Prentiss County Climate
Prentiss County, Mississippi
Avg Annual Temp
60.0°F
Annual Precip
60.4"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Extreme Heat Days
41.2
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Prentiss County Weather
Mild Overall Temps and Moderate Rain
Prentiss County averages 60.0°F annually, sitting closer to the national median than most Mississippi counties. This creates a more balanced climate with distinct seasonal shifts.
One of the State's Coolest Counties
The county's 60.0°F average is nearly four degrees lower than the Mississippi state average of 63.9°F. Prentiss experiences some of the mildest summers in the entire state.
Least Extreme Heat in the Region
Prentiss only sees 41 days of temperatures over 90°F, which is less than half the heat days experienced in Rankin County. It remains slightly wetter than the state average with 60.4 inches of rain.
Coldest Winters and Regular Snowfall
Winter temperatures average a brisk 41.8°F, accompanied by 1.1 inches of annual snowfall. Summer is the mildest of the group, with a seasonal average of 77.4°F.
Ready the Winter Gear Early
With over an inch of snow and temperatures often dropping in winter, residents should keep winter coats and ice scrapers handy. The 41 extreme heat days are manageable, but home insulation remains key for winter warmth.
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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.