Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Raleigh, MS Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 61.6"
- Annual precip
- 220d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Raleigh
Raleigh, Mississippi averages 62°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 61.6"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 220 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
61.6"
Annual Snow
0.9"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
61.6"
Plus 0.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Raleigh) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Raleigh area.
How Raleigh compares to every U.S. city
Raleigh's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Raleigh
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Raleigh, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 5.6" | 0.3" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0" | 0.3" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.4 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.1 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.7 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 8.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9" | 0.3" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.6"
Snow: 0.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
February 6.0"
Snow: 0.3"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 5.9"
9.0 days with precipitation
April 5.9"
8.0 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
June 5.6"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
11.8 days with precipitation
August 4.7"
12.7 days with precipitation
September 4.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 4.3"
5.9 days with precipitation
November 4.7"
7.6 days with precipitation
December 5.9"
Snow: 0.3"
9.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
220 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,733
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,808
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Raleigh's climate means for you
Raleigh runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 220 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,733 heating and 1,808 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: Raleigh, MS
Raleigh, Mississippi runs an annual average of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 51°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 USC00227276, 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. Raleigh receives roughly 61.6 inches of precipitation each year, with 0.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 220 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 28 and the first fall freeze near November 3. For energy use, 2,733 heating degree days and 1,808 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Raleigh scores 73/100 (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 Raleigh, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Raleigh, Mississippi is 62°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Raleigh get? ▼
Raleigh receives 61.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Raleigh? ▼
Raleigh has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Raleigh? ▼
Raleigh has approximately 220 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 28 and the first fall freeze around November 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Raleigh? ▼
Raleigh has 2,733 heating degree days and 1,808 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 Raleigh climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00227276 near Raleigh.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00227276. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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