Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Monticello, MS Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 60.4"
- Annual precip
- 243d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Monticello
Monticello, Mississippi averages 67°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 60.4"
- precipitation, annual total
- 243 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 (20°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
60.4"
Annual Snow
0.2"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
60.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Monticello) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Monticello area.
How Monticello compares to every U.S. city
Monticello's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Monticello
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Monticello 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 | 62°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0" | 0.1" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 3.3 | 0.1 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.9 |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.5 |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.5 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.2 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2" | 0.1" | 12.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 6.0"
Snow: 0.1"
8.9 days with precipitation
February 6.0"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 5.7"
7.9 days with precipitation
April 5.8"
6.7 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
7.0 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
8.9 days with precipitation
July 5.9"
10.2 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
8.8 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
5.7 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
5.0 days with precipitation
November 4.7"
6.2 days with precipitation
December 5.2"
Snow: 0.1"
7.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
243 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,893
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,726
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Monticello's climate means for you
Monticello runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 243 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,893 heating and 2,726 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: Monticello, MS
In Monticello, Mississippi, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00225987, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Monticello should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 60.4 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 243 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 12 and the first fall freeze near November 10. And on the energy front, 1,893 heating degree days and 2,726 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Monticello scores 77/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Monticello, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Monticello, Mississippi is 67°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Monticello get? ▼
Monticello receives 60.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Monticello? ▼
Monticello has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Monticello? ▼
Monticello has approximately 243 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 12 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Monticello? ▼
Monticello has 1,893 heating degree days and 2,726 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 Monticello climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00225987 near Monticello.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00225987. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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