Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Waveland, MS Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 65.0"
- Annual precip
- 285d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Waveland
Waveland, Mississippi averages 67°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 65.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 285 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
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
59°F
Annual Precip
65.0"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
65.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Waveland) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Waveland area.
How Waveland compares to every U.S. city
Waveland's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Waveland
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Waveland, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 5.8" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7" | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5" | 0.0 | 8.6 |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7" | 0.0 | 15.1 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9" | 0.0 | 17.2 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4" | 5.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 4.7"
8.2 days with precipitation
March 5.3"
7.5 days with precipitation
April 5.6"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 5.8"
6.7 days with precipitation
June 6.5"
12.1 days with precipitation
July 7.7"
14.2 days with precipitation
August 5.9"
11.6 days with precipitation
September 5.7"
9.2 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
6.7 days with precipitation
November 4.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
December 4.4"
9.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
285 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,705
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,459
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Waveland's climate means for you
Waveland runs 67°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 285 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,705 heating and 2,459 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: Waveland, MS
Waveland, Mississippi runs an annual average of 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 59°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00229426, 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. Waveland receives roughly 65.0 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 285 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 21 and the first fall freeze near December 3. For energy use, 1,705 heating degree days and 2,459 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Waveland scores 72/100 (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 August-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 Waveland, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Waveland, Mississippi is 67°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (5°C).
How much rain does Waveland get? ▼
Waveland receives 65.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Waveland? ▼
Waveland has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Waveland? ▼
Waveland has approximately 285 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 21 and the first fall freeze around December 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Waveland? ▼
Waveland has 1,705 heating degree days and 2,459 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 Waveland climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00229426 near Waveland.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00229426. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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