Hinds County Climate
Hinds County, Mississippi
Avg Annual Temp
65.7°F
Annual Precip
55.7"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
91.6
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Hinds County Weather
High Heat in the Heartlands
Hinds County averages 65.7°F annually, placing it well above the national average for temperature. As the state’s central hub, it experiences the quintessential hot and humid Southern climate.
Hotter Than the Mississippi Average
Hinds County's annual temperature of 65.7°F exceeds the state average of 63.9°F by nearly two degrees. This elevation in temperature is especially felt during the intense summer months.
Drier and Hotter Than Neighbors
At 55.7 inches of annual rain, Hinds is drier than neighbors like Forrest (61.7) or Hancock (65.0). However, it faces more extreme heat than many of its surrounding counties.
Over Ninety Days of Intense Heat
The county endures a staggering 92 days per year of temperatures at or above 90°F. July is particularly punishing with an average of 82.4°F, while winters remain mild at 49.3°F.
Strategies for Surviving the Heat
With over three months of extreme heat, residents must prioritize energy-efficient cooling and hydration. While rainfall is lower than the state average, 55.7 inches still requires solid storm prep.
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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.