Lafayette County, Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate. Winters are generally mild with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing and snowfall rare. Summers are usually hot and humid, with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall months are pleasant, with moderate temperatures and occasional rainfall. The area receives an average of 50 inches of rain annually. In addition, Lafayette County experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year, ranging from as low as 25 degrees F in wintertime to highs of up to 95 degrees F in the summer months.
Lafayette County, Mississippi gets 58 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lafayette County averages 2 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 Lafayette County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lafayette County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 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 29
Rain: averages 58 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year