Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hattiesburg Chain Muni, MS Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 58.9"
- Annual precip
- 252d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hattiesburg Chain Muni
Hattiesburg Chain Muni, Mississippi averages 67°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 58.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 252 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
58.9"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
58.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hattiesburg Chain Muni) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Hattiesburg Chain Muni area.
How Hattiesburg Chain Muni compares to every U.S. city
Hattiesburg Chain Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hattiesburg Chain Muni
MethodologyHattiesburg Chain Muni's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 5.8" | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7" | 0.0 | 24.8 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 24.6 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 15.0 |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7" | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0" | 9.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
February 4.9"
10.7 days with precipitation
March 5.6"
9.6 days with precipitation
April 5.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
8.5 days with precipitation
June 5.8"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 5.7"
13.8 days with precipitation
August 4.8"
12.3 days with precipitation
September 4.2"
8.5 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
6.8 days with precipitation
November 3.7"
8.2 days with precipitation
December 5.0"
10.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
252 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,920
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,479
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hattiesburg Chain Muni's climate means for you
Hattiesburg Chain Muni runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 252 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,920 heating and 2,479 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Hattiesburg Chain Muni, MS
Based on station USW00013833 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Hattiesburg Chain Muni, Mississippi averages 67°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 55°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Hattiesburg Chain Muni averages 58.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 252 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 8 and the first fall freeze near November 15. As for energy demand, 1,920 heating degree days and 2,479 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hattiesburg Chain Muni scores 82/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Hattiesburg Chain Muni, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hattiesburg Chain Muni, Mississippi is 67°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (3°C).
How much rain does Hattiesburg Chain Muni get? ▼
Hattiesburg Chain Muni receives 58.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hattiesburg Chain Muni? ▼
Hattiesburg Chain Muni has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hattiesburg Chain Muni? ▼
Hattiesburg Chain Muni has approximately 252 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 8 and the first fall freeze around November 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hattiesburg Chain Muni? ▼
Hattiesburg Chain Muni has 1,920 heating degree days and 2,479 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Hattiesburg Chain Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013833 near Hattiesburg Chain Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013833. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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