Starkville, MS Climate


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Starkville, MS has a moderate climate ideal for outdoor activities. The summers are hot and humid, with temperatures in the 80s and 90s, while the winters are mild with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing. The area receives an average of 49 inches of rain per year, mostly between April and October, while snowfall is rare. The area experiences four distinct seasons each year and is known for its long springs and falls. The area enjoys over 200 days of sunshine annually, making it the perfect place for outdoor recreation.

Starkville, Mississippi gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Starkville averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 220 sunny days per year in Starkville. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Starkville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 100 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 31
Rain: averages 55 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Starkville is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Mississippi.

4.9 Summer - 6.9 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Starkville, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateStarkville, MississippiUnited States
  54.8 in.38.1 in.
  0.2 in.27.8 in.
  100.4 days106.2 days
  220 days205 days
  91.5°85.8°
  31.2°21.7°
  7.17
  5.74.3
  331 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 Starkville with an average high temperature of 91.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Mississippi. In Starkville, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Starkville are October, April and May.
In Starkville, there are 63.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Mississippi.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Starkville with an average of 31.2°. This is colder than most places in Mississippi.
In Starkville, there are 55.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Mississippi.
In Starkville, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Mississippi.
Humidity in Starkville can be uncomfortable during the summer, but comfortable for most of the year. The most uncomfortably humid months are July, August and June. The humid season runs from June-September and the most comfortable months are October-May.
February is the wettest month in Starkville with 5.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is September with 3.7 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 29% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.8 inches in Starkville means that it is drier than most places in Mississippi.
January is the rainiest month in Starkville with 9.5 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 6.4 rainy days. There are 100.4 rainy days annually in Starkville, which is about average compared to other places in Mississippi. The rainiest season is Spring 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 0.2 inches in Starkville means that it is less snowy than most places in Mississippi. February is the snowiest month in Starkville with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 17 years ago

Starkville has very little to offer as far as parks. However, there are several leagues available to keep the family busy. (baseball and soccer are the two big ones)  More

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On the average, daily traffic is fine. A downside to the traffic is there is a university in this small town. This means there are many different driving styles  More

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Over 17 years ago

Relocating 40 something with three children to Starkville. Looking for some feedback on quality of life, recreation and  More

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