Franklin County Climate
Franklin County, Mississippi
Avg Annual Temp
65.6°F
Annual Precip
61.8"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
74.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Franklin County Weather
Deep South Warmth and Humidity
Franklin County records an average annual temperature of 65.6°F, which is well above the national average. The climate is characterized by long, humid summers and short, mild winters.
Measuring Up Against State Norms
The county's 65.6°F annual average is roughly 1.7 degrees warmer than the Mississippi state average of 63.9°F. This makes it one of the warmer interior counties in the southwestern region of the state.
A Rainy Neighbor in the Southwest
Franklin County sees 61.8 inches of annual precipitation, nearly identical to neighboring Forrest County's 61.7 inches. Both counties significantly outpace the statewide precipitation average of 59.6 inches.
Sultry Summers and Frost-Free Winters
Summer temperatures average 80.6°F, with 74 days annually climbing above the 90°F mark. Winter remains gentle with an average temperature of 49.8°F and virtually no recorded snowfall.
Planning for Humidity and Heat
Active cooling is a necessity here for nearly 75 days of the year when temperatures peak. Residents should prepare for heavy rain events given the county's high 61.8-inch annual precipitation total.
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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.