Claiborne County Climate
Claiborne County, Mississippi
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
65.8°F
Annual Precip
56.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Extreme Heat Days
80
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
6,266
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Claiborne County
Climate Verdict
Claiborne County has a warm, averaging 65.8°F year-round, very wet conditions receiving 56.3 inches of precipitation annually, significant summer heat with 80 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 0.5 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 47.6°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 82.3°F. The 35°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Summer outdoor activities should be planned for early morning or evening to avoid extreme heat.
Regional Context
Claiborne County closely matches the Mississippi statewide average temperature of 63.9°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Mississippi.
Climate Profile
About Claiborne County Weather
A hot, humid subtropical environment
Claiborne County's average temperature of 65.8°F is nearly 12 degrees warmer than the national median. It receives 56.3 inches of rain annually, making it both warm and consistently moist.
Warmer than the Mississippi state average
At 65.8°F, Claiborne is notably warmer than the state average of 63.9°F. It ranks among the warmer counties in the southwestern portion of Mississippi.
Hottest extreme heat in the region
The county experiences 80 days of extreme heat, far outpacing Chickasaw’s 54 days. However, it is slightly drier than the state average of 59.6 inches of rainfall.
Eighty days of intense summer heat
Summers are long, with 80 days topping 90°F and a July average of 82.3°F. Winters are very mild, with a January average of 47.6°F and only 0.5 inches of annual snow.
Beat the heat with efficient HVAC
High-efficiency air conditioning is vital for the 80 days of extreme heat residents face each year. Lightweight, breathable clothing is the standard for most of the long summer season.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.