Tippah County Climate
Tippah County, Mississippi
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
59.8°F
Annual Precip
57.6"
Annual Snowfall
1.6"
Extreme Heat Days
48
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
7b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,780
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Tippah County
Climate Verdict
Tippah County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 59.8°F, very wet conditions receiving 57.6 inches of precipitation annually, occasional hot days — 47.6 per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 1.6 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 39.0°F. summers are warm — July averages 79.2°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
Tippah County is 4.1°F cooler than the Mississippi statewide average of 63.9°F, the county experiences 25.532305936073037 fewer extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Tippah County Weather
The cooler side of Mississippi
Tippah County's average temperature of 59.8°F is one of the closest in the state to the national median. While still subtropical, its northern location provides a more temperate environment than the Gulf Coast.
Significantly cooler than state norms
Tippah County is roughly four degrees cooler than the Mississippi state average of 63.9°F. This makes it one of the coolest counties in the state, offering a break from the intense southern heat.
Cooler than western neighbors
At 59.8°F, Tippah is cooler than Tate County's 61.0°F average. The hilly terrain in this part of the state contributes to these lower temperatures compared to the flat Delta plains.
Coldest winters in the state
Tippah County sees the most snow in this group at 1.6 inches per year and has a chilly winter average of 41.2°F. It only faces 48 days of extreme heat, about half as many as Sharkey County.
Prepare for freezing temperatures
Insulating pipes and preparing for frost is necessary here, as winter averages 41.2°F with occasional snow. Summer is milder than elsewhere in the state, but 57.6 inches of rain still requires solid wet-weather gear.
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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.