Carroll County Climate
Carroll County, Mississippi
Avg Annual Temp
64.0°F
Annual Precip
55.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.4"
Extreme Heat Days
84.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Carroll County Weather
High Heat and Moderate Rain
Carroll County has an annual average temperature of 64.0°F, making it much warmer than the national average. It records 55.5 inches of rain annually, which is high for the country but actually low for Mississippi. This creates a hot, slightly drier environment compared to its neighbors.
Typical Heat, Less Rainfall
At 64.0°F, Carroll matches the Mississippi state average of 63.9°F almost perfectly. However, its 55.5 inches of rain is notably lower than the state average of 59.6 inches. This makes it one of the drier counties in the Magnolia State.
Hotter than Northern Neighbors
Carroll is warmer than Attala and Calhoun, which both average 62.8°F. It faces 85 extreme heat days, nearly 25 more than Alcorn County. This makes Carroll a significantly hotter location during the peak summer months.
Durable Summer Heat Waves
The county endures 85 days of extreme heat each year, with July averaging a high 81.5°F. Winter is mild with a 46.6°F average and very little snow at just 0.4 inches. The summer season dominates the local weather pattern.
Maximize Cooling and Irrigation
Eighty-five days of extreme heat require efficient home cooling and careful outdoor scheduling. Residents should prepare for a mild 46.6°F winter with light layers rather than heavy gear. Gardeners may need supplemental irrigation since this county is drier than most in Mississippi.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.