Quitman, MS is located in the southeastern corner of the United States and experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Winters generally have little snowfall, while precipitation is abundant all year round. Summers in Quitman are warm and humid, with temperatures often exceeding 90°F (32°C). The area's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico also keeps temperatures high during the summer months. In addition, periods of drought are common throughout the year due to strong winds that blow from the desert southwest, reducing rainfall totals.
Quitman, Mississippi gets 59 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Quitman 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 Quitman. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Quitman gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 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 34
Rain: averages 59 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year