Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Vicksburg City, MS Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 61.7"
- Annual precip
- 269d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Vicksburg City
Vicksburg City, Mississippi averages 66°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 61.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 269 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
57°F
Annual Precip
61.7"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
61.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Vicksburg City) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Vicksburg City area.
How Vicksburg City compares to every U.S. city
Vicksburg City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Vicksburg City
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Vicksburg City 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 6.4" | 0.0" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 6.2" | 0.1" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.0 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.3 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.2 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2" | 0.0" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 6.4"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 6.2"
Snow: 0.1"
9.7 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
8.4 days with precipitation
April 5.9"
7.8 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
8.1 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
July 6.0"
9.1 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
7.7 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
5.1 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
6.1 days with precipitation
November 4.8"
6.5 days with precipitation
December 6.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
269 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,078
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,586
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Vicksburg City's climate means for you
Vicksburg City runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 269 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,078 heating and 2,586 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: Vicksburg City, MS
Vicksburg City, Mississippi runs an annual average of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 57°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 USC00229230, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Vicksburg City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 61.7 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 269 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 26 and the first fall freeze near November 22. And on the energy front, 2,078 heating degree days and 2,586 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Vicksburg City scores 77/100 (Good), 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 Vicksburg City, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Vicksburg City, Mississippi is 66°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (4°C).
How much rain does Vicksburg City get? ▼
Vicksburg City receives 61.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Vicksburg City? ▼
Vicksburg City has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Vicksburg City? ▼
Vicksburg City has approximately 269 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 26 and the first fall freeze around November 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Vicksburg City? ▼
Vicksburg City has 2,078 heating degree days and 2,586 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 Vicksburg City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00229230 near Vicksburg City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00229230. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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