The weather in August in Mississippi

It's hot in August in Mississippi with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Mississippi. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Mississippi, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 40°C in 2023, Mississippi reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 107 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Mississippi

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Mississippi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Mississippi New York
Average temperature 33°C 30°C
Max. temperature 35°C 31°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 107 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 13 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Mississippi with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 34°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Mississippi is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The hurricane season in Mississippi runs from June to November.

Check out the climate of Mississippi for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Mississippi is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Mississippi to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Mississippi, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Mississippi

Temperature in August in Mississippi over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Mississippi, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Mississippi

Total precipitation in August in Mississippi over the years

Daily UV index in August in Mississippi

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Mississippi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Mississippi by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mississippi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.