Tunica, MS has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 95°F (35°C) while during the winter months they usually range between 40-60°F (4-15°C). Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with most of it occurring during the spring and summer months. The area does experience occasional strong storms with high winds, but these are usually short-lived. On average, Tunica receives around 5 inches of precipitation per month, making it one of the wettest cities in Mississippi.
Tunica, Mississippi gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Tunica averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Tunica. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Tunica gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 98 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year