Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
University, MS Climate
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- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 60.5"
- Annual precip
- 211d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for University
University, 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
- 60.5"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 211 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
60.5"
Annual Snow
1.2"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
60.5"
Plus 1.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (University) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the University area.
How University compares to every U.S. city
University'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 University
MethodologyZooming out from University's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 52°F (11°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1" | 0.8" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8" | 0.2" | 13.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6" | 0.1" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.0 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.5 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.2 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.0 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 6.5" | 0.1" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.1"
Snow: 0.8"
12.0 days with precipitation
February 5.8"
Snow: 0.2"
10.8 days with precipitation
March 5.6"
Snow: 0.1"
11.7 days with precipitation
April 6.3"
10.3 days with precipitation
May 5.3"
11.0 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
8.8 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
7.4 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
7.9 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
December 6.5"
Snow: 0.1"
12.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
211 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,068
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,982
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What University's climate means for you
University runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 211 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,068 heating and 1,982 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: University, MS
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe University, Mississippi as a location with an annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00229079, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. University receives roughly 60.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 1.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 211 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 3 and the first fall freeze near October 31. For energy use, 3,068 heating degree days and 1,982 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, University scores 73/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in University, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in University, Mississippi is 62°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does University get? ▼
University receives 60.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for University? ▼
University 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 University? ▼
University has approximately 211 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 3 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in University? ▼
University has 3,068 heating degree days and 1,982 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 University climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00229079 near University.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00229079. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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