Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Louisville, MS Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 57.5"
- Annual precip
- 237d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Louisville
Louisville, Mississippi averages 64°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 57.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 237 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
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
57.5"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
57.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Louisville) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Louisville area.
How Louisville compares to every U.S. city
Louisville'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 Louisville
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Louisville's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3" | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 19.9 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 18.1 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2" | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2" | 5.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.0"
8.8 days with precipitation
February 5.7"
8.6 days with precipitation
March 5.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
April 5.3"
7.4 days with precipitation
May 5.0"
8.7 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
8.1 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 4.8"
8.9 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
5.5 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
5.9 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
7.3 days with precipitation
December 5.2"
8.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
237 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,631
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,114
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Louisville's climate means for you
Louisville runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 237 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,631 heating and 2,114 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: Louisville, MS
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Louisville, Mississippi as a location with an annual average temperature of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00225247, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Louisville averages 57.5 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 237 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 21 and the first fall freeze near November 13. Turning to energy use, 2,631 heating degree days and 2,114 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Louisville 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 Louisville, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Louisville, Mississippi is 64°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Louisville get? ▼
Louisville receives 57.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Louisville? ▼
Louisville 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 Louisville? ▼
Louisville has approximately 237 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 21 and the first fall freeze around November 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Louisville? ▼
Louisville has 2,631 heating degree days and 2,114 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 Louisville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00225247 near Louisville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00225247. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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