The climate in the Laurel, MS Metro Area is typically warm and humid. Summers are long and hot, with temperatures reaching up to 90 degrees or more. The spring and autumn months tend to be milder, but still retain their warmth. Winters are short and generally mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Throughout the year, rainfall levels remain high with an average of 57 inches per year. This combination of warm weather and plentiful precipitation makes it a great place for those seeking outdoor activities year-round.
Laurel Metro Area, Mississippi gets 57 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Laurel Metro Area averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Laurel Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Laurel Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 99 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 57 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year