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United States / Mississippi / Meridian Metro Area / Lauderdale County / Meridian / Zip Codes
Meridian, MS has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters. Average high temperatures during the summer months range from 87°F to 91°F, while average lows range from 63°F to 66°F. Winters are mild with average high temperatures between 53°F and 59°F and average low temperatures between 32°F and 35°F. The area typically receives around 51 inches of rainfall each year spread out over relatively even amounts throughout the year.

Meridian, Mississippi gets 57 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Meridian averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 222 sunny days per year in Meridian. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Meridian gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 57 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Meridian is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Mississippi.

4.9 Summer - 7.2 Winter
October, May and April are the most pleasant months in Meridian, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMeridian, MississippiUnited States
  57.4 in.38.1 in.
  0.6 in.27.8 in.
  104.9 days106.2 days
  222 days205 days
  91.8°85.8°
  33.0°21.7°
  7.27
  5.24.3
  344 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Meridian with an average high temperature of 91.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Mississippi. In Meridian, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Meridian are October, April and May.
In Meridian, there are 68.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Mississippi.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Meridian with an average of 33.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Mississippi.
In Meridian, there are 52.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Mississippi.
In Meridian, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Mississippi.
Humidity in Meridian can be stifling in the summer, but pleasant for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from May-September and the least humid months are October-April.
March is the wettest month in Meridian with 5.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is September with 3.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 57.4 inches in Meridian means that it is about average compared to other places in Mississippi.
July is the rainiest month in Meridian with 10.8 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 6.6 rainy days. There are 104.9 rainy days annually in Meridian, which is rainier than most places in Mississippi. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.6 inches in Meridian means that it is snowier than most places in Mississippi. March is the snowiest month in Meridian with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Anna Maria · Meridian, MS
A great place to be.
Over 3 years ago

Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town.  More

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Phillip · Augusta, ME
My personal experience
Over 7 years ago

I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it. If you check the crime stats ,  More

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Brenda · Collinsville, MS
I flew, too.
Over 9 years ago

Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related  More

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