Tate County Climate
Tate County, Mississippi
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
61.0°F
Annual Precip
56.9"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Extreme Heat Days
61
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
5,090
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
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Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Tate County
Climate Verdict
Tate County has a warm, averaging 61.0°F year-round, very wet conditions receiving 56.9 inches of precipitation annually, significant summer heat with 60.550000000000004 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 1.0 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 40.3°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 80.2°F. The 40°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
Tate County closely matches the Mississippi statewide average temperature of 63.9°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Mississippi.
Climate Profile
About Tate County Weather
Temperate weather in North Mississippi
Tate County's 61.0°F average annual temperature is warmer than the national median but cooler than most of the Deep South. It sits in a transitional zone where winter cold is more pronounced than in southern counties.
Cooler than the Mississippi average
Tate County is noticeably cooler than the state average, coming in at 61.0°F compared to Mississippi's 63.9°F. This ranking reflects its position in the northern part of the state near the Tennessee border.
Warmer than the northern hills
While Tate is cooler than the state average, it remains warmer than Tippah County, which averages 59.8°F. This subtle north-to-south warming trend is common across the upper Mississippi region.
Colder winters and manageable summers
Tate experiences 61 days of extreme heat, significantly fewer than southern Mississippi counties. Winter is much cooler at 42.3°F, occasionally resulting in an inch of annual snowfall.
Winter and summer versatility
Residents need a more varied wardrobe here than in southern MS, as winters drop to 42.3°F. Heating systems are just as critical as cooling units in this part of the state.
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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.