DeSoto County Climate
DeSoto County, Mississippi
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
61.5°F
Annual Precip
57.7"
Annual Snowfall
1.3"
Extreme Heat Days
70
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
5,259
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: DeSoto County
Climate Verdict
DeSoto County has a warm, averaging 61.5°F year-round, very wet conditions receiving 57.7 inches of precipitation annually, significant summer heat with 70.1 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 1.3 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 40.2°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 81.0°F. The 41°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
The moderate temperatures support hiking, cycling, and camping comfortably in spring, summer, and fall.
Regional Context
DeSoto County closely matches the Mississippi statewide average temperature of 63.9°F.
Climate Profile
About DeSoto County Weather
Mississippi's coolest but still subtropical
DeSoto County averages 61.5°F, which is warmer than the national median but the coolest in this regional group. It receives 57.7 inches of rain annually.
The northern edge of Mississippi weather
As the state's northernmost county, its 61.5°F average is lower than the state average of 63.9°F. It is one of the coolest counties in Mississippi due to its latitude.
Lower temperatures than Delta neighbors
DeSoto is cooler than neighboring Coahoma, which averages 62.4°F. It also receives more snow than its southern neighbors, averaging 1.3 inches per year.
Coldest winters and rare state snow
January averages 40.2°F, making it one of the coldest spots in the state. Despite this, it still faces 70 days of extreme heat above 90°F during the summer.
Prepare for both ice and heat
Residents should be ready for rare snow and ice with 1.3 inches annually and freezing January nights. Homes also require robust cooling for the 70 days of extreme summer heat.
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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.