Winters
Winter temperatures in Mississippi average in the high 40's, offering a mild-yet-brisk climate for hiking, fishing or other outdoor-related activities. Winters are cooler to the north and warmer towards the Gulf of Mexico.
Summers
Mississippi summers are long and humid. The state's temperature averages middle to high 80's during the summer months. Those hiking, biking or participating in other outdoor activities would be well-advised to take water and other necessary supplies on their journeys.
Precipitation
The state's precipitation is generally evenly distributed. Towards the gulf, rain can exceed 65 inches per year. During the cooler winter months, snow can accumulate in the northern and central regions, adding to or deleting from available outdoors activities.
Storms
The state experiences heavy thunderstorms, especially in the south. Outdoors enthusiasts should be prepared for shelter in the event of a storm. Hurricanes also occur from June through November and sometimes affect the state.
Spring and Fall
Spring and fall in Mississippi vary according to location in the state. Short seasons, they are typically mild and not well-defined from the more prominent winter and summer seasons. Towards the southern part of the state, they are almost non-existent due to the slight variations from winter changing to summer and vice versa.
Article Written By J. Danel Carrick
J. Danel Carrick is a professional writer known as the "resident bug expert" at the nursery she works at. Constantly drawing on her experience with plants, outdoor recreation and nature, Carrick is also well-versed in animal topics including pets, wildlife and creepy-crawlies.
