Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Oakley Exp Stn, MS Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 60.1"
- Annual precip
- 235d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Oakley Exp Stn
Oakley Exp Stn, Mississippi averages 65°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 60.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 235 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
65°F (19°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
60.1"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
60.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Oakley Exp Stn) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Oakley Exp Stn area.
How Oakley Exp Stn compares to every U.S. city
Oakley Exp Stn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Oakley Exp Stn
MethodologyOakley Exp Stn'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 | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7" | 4.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8" | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5" | 0.1 | 7.3 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 20.1 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2" | 0.0 | 26.1 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 25.6 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 17.2 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0" | 1.0 | 3.4 |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5" | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6" | 13.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.9"
February 5.5"
March 5.7"
April 5.8"
May 4.5"
June 4.8"
July 5.2"
August 4.7"
September 4.1"
October 4.0"
November 4.5"
December 5.6"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
235 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,234
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,425
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Oakley Exp Stn's climate means for you
Oakley Exp Stn runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 235 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,234 heating and 2,425 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: Oakley Exp Stn, MS
Oakley Exp Stn, Mississippi runs an annual average of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 53°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 USC00226476, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Oakley Exp Stn receives roughly 60.1 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. 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 16 and the first fall freeze near November 6. For energy use, 2,234 heating degree days and 2,425 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Oakley Exp Stn scores 68/100 (Good), 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 Oakley Exp Stn, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Oakley Exp Stn, Mississippi is 65°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (2°C).
How much rain does Oakley Exp Stn get? ▼
Oakley Exp Stn receives 60.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Oakley Exp Stn? ▼
Oakley Exp Stn has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Oakley Exp Stn? ▼
Oakley Exp Stn has approximately 235 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 16 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Oakley Exp Stn? ▼
Oakley Exp Stn has 2,234 heating degree days and 2,425 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 Oakley Exp Stn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00226476 near Oakley Exp Stn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00226476. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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