Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Olive Branch, MS Climate
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- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 59.2"
- Annual precip
- 225d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Olive Branch
Olive Branch, Mississippi averages 62°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 59.2"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 225 days
- frost-free growing season
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
73°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
59.2"
Annual Snow
1.5"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
59.2"
Plus 1.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Olive Branch) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Olive Branch area.
How Olive Branch compares to every U.S. city
Olive Branch'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 Olive Branch
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Olive Branch 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) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3" | 0.7" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1" | 0.6" | 15.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 6.0" | 0.2" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.8 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.3"
Snow: 0.7"
9.2 days with precipitation
February 5.1"
Snow: 0.6"
10.6 days with precipitation
March 6.0"
Snow: 0.2"
11.2 days with precipitation
April 6.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
May 5.5"
10.5 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
8.0 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
8.1 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
7.5 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
5.4 days with precipitation
October 4.4"
6.8 days with precipitation
November 4.6"
8.3 days with precipitation
December 6.0"
10.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
225 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,192
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,048
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Olive Branch's climate means for you
Olive Branch runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 225 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,192 heating and 2,048 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: Olive Branch, MS
An annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 51°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Olive Branch, Mississippi. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00226527 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Olive Branch should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 59.2 inches, with 1.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 225 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 26 and the first fall freeze near November 6. And on the energy front, 3,192 heating degree days and 2,048 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Olive Branch scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 Olive Branch, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Olive Branch, Mississippi is 62°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Olive Branch get? ▼
Olive Branch receives 59.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Olive Branch? ▼
Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch? ▼
Olive Branch has approximately 225 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 26 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Olive Branch? ▼
Olive Branch has 3,192 heating degree days and 2,048 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 Olive Branch climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00226527 near Olive Branch.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00226527. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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