Tate County Climate
Tate County, Mississippi
Avg Annual Temp
61.0°F
Annual Precip
56.9"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Extreme Heat Days
60.55
days >= 90°F/yr
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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 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.