Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lambert, MS Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 56.7"
- Annual precip
- 235d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lambert
Lambert, Mississippi averages 63°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 56.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 235 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
56.7"
Annual Snow
0.4"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lambert) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Lambert area.
How Lambert compares to every U.S. city
Lambert's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lambert
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lambert captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1" | 0.1" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5" | 0.2" | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 6.1" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.5 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.6 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.3 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 2.8 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1" | 0.1" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.1"
Snow: 0.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
February 5.7"
8.5 days with precipitation
March 5.5"
Snow: 0.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
April 6.1"
8.3 days with precipitation
May 5.9"
8.9 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
6.9 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
7.0 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
6.1 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
5.0 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
5.8 days with precipitation
November 4.5"
6.7 days with precipitation
December 6.1"
Snow: 0.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
235 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,029
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,158
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lambert's climate means for you
Lambert runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 235 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,029 heating and 2,158 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: Lambert, MS
Lambert, Mississippi runs an annual average of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 52°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00224869, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Lambert should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 56.7 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 235 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 17 and the first fall freeze near November 7. And on the energy front, 3,029 heating degree days and 2,158 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lambert scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lambert, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lambert, Mississippi is 63°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Lambert get? ▼
Lambert receives 56.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lambert? ▼
Lambert has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lambert? ▼
Lambert has approximately 235 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 17 and the first fall freeze around November 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lambert? ▼
Lambert has 3,029 heating degree days and 2,158 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 Lambert climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00224869 near Lambert.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00224869. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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