Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lexington, MS Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 56.5"
- Annual precip
- 215d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lexington
Lexington, Mississippi averages 62°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 56.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 215 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
56.5"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
56.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lexington) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lexington area.
How Lexington compares to every U.S. city
Lexington's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lexington
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lexington, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 54°F (12°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4" | 15.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8" | 6.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3" | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 19.4 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 19.8 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1" | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.4"
9.3 days with precipitation
February 5.8"
7.8 days with precipitation
March 5.8"
8.4 days with precipitation
April 6.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
8.2 days with precipitation
June 3.3"
7.7 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
8.9 days with precipitation
August 2.7"
6.6 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
5.6 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
6.3 days with precipitation
November 4.1"
7.6 days with precipitation
December 5.9"
8.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
215 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,966
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,786
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lexington's climate means for you
Lexington runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 215 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,966 heating and 1,786 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: Lexington, MS
In Lexington, Mississippi, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00225062, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Lexington should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 56.5 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 215 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 31 and the first fall freeze near November 1. And on the energy front, 2,966 heating degree days and 1,786 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lexington scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lexington, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lexington, Mississippi is 62°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Lexington get? ▼
Lexington receives 56.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lexington? ▼
Lexington has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lexington? ▼
Lexington has approximately 215 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 31 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lexington? ▼
Lexington has 2,966 heating degree days and 1,786 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 Lexington climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00225062 near Lexington.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00225062. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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