Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sardis Dam, MS Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 58.2"
- Annual precip
- 245d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sardis Dam
Sardis Dam, Mississippi averages 63°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 58.2"
- annual precipitation
- 245 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
58.2"
Annual Snow
0.4"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
58.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sardis Dam) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Sardis Dam area.
How Sardis Dam compares to every U.S. city
Sardis Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sardis Dam
MethodologySardis Dam'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8" | 0.4" | 17.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.5 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.0 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.8 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.7 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 2.1 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 6.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 6.2" | 0.0" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.8"
Snow: 0.4"
11.4 days with precipitation
February 5.5"
10.8 days with precipitation
March 5.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
April 5.9"
9.9 days with precipitation
May 5.4"
10.7 days with precipitation
June 5.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
8.9 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
8.5 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
6.6 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
7.5 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 6.2"
11.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
245 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,871
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,275
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Sardis Dam's climate means for you
Sardis Dam runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 245 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,871 heating and 2,275 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: Sardis Dam, MS
Based on station USC00227815 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Sardis Dam, Mississippi averages 63°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Sardis Dam receives roughly 58.2 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 245 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 15 and the first fall freeze near November 15. For energy use, 2,871 heating degree days and 2,275 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sardis Dam scores 87/100 (Excellent), 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 Sardis Dam, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sardis Dam, Mississippi is 63°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Sardis Dam get? ▼
Sardis Dam receives 58.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sardis Dam? ▼
Sardis Dam has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sardis Dam? ▼
Sardis Dam has approximately 245 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 15 and the first fall freeze around November 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sardis Dam? ▼
Sardis Dam has 2,871 heating degree days and 2,275 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 Sardis Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00227815 near Sardis Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00227815. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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