Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Winona, MS Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 59.0"
- Annual precip
- 205d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Winona
Winona, Mississippi averages 60°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 59.0"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 205 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
60°F (16°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
59.0"
Annual Snow
0.8"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
59.0"
Plus 0.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Winona) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Winona area.
How Winona compares to every U.S. city
Winona's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Winona
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Winona, 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 | 53°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4" | 0.2" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5" | 0.4" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6" | 0.2" | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1" | 0.0" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.1 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.4 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 5.7" | 0.0" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.4"
Snow: 0.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
February 5.5"
Snow: 0.4"
10.1 days with precipitation
March 5.6"
Snow: 0.2"
11.1 days with precipitation
April 6.1"
9.3 days with precipitation
May 5.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
9.2 days with precipitation
July 5.3"
10.4 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
6.5 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
8.3 days with precipitation
December 5.7"
9.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
205 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,305
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,603
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Winona's climate means for you
Winona runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 205 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,305 heating and 1,603 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: Winona, MS
Winona, Mississippi runs an annual average of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 48°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 USC00229743, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Winona averages 59.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 0.8 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 205 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near October 29. As for energy demand, 3,305 heating degree days and 1,603 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Winona scores 83/100 (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 Winona, MS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Winona, Mississippi is 60°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Winona get? ▼
Winona receives 59.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Winona? ▼
Winona has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Winona? ▼
Winona has approximately 205 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around October 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Winona? ▼
Winona has 3,305 heating degree days and 1,603 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. 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 Winona climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00229743 near Winona.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00229743. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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