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Climate in Madison, Mississippi

The front entrance of Madison Central High School in Madison, MS.
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Madison climate

Madison's long hot summers and heavy rain make cooling, shade, drainage, and storm planning essential

NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals for nearby Jackson International Airport show an annual average high of 76.4 degrees Fahrenheit, an annual average low of 54.5 degrees, and 57.35 inches of precipitation. July and August average daily highs above 92 degrees, with about 84.6 days each year reaching at least 90 degrees. January average lows are near 37 degrees, and the station records about 40 days a year when the minimum reaches 32 degrees or lower.

Heat, humidity, thunderstorms, heavy rain, wind, occasional tornado conditions, mosquitoes, and power interruptions shape daily comfort. Spring and fall are useful seasons for a visit, while summer reveals cooling, shade, hydration, and utility demands. A warm winter does not remove the need for storm shelter, drainage, roof, tree, and backup-power planning.

Inspect HVAC capacity, insulation, windows, shade, roof, gutters, drainage, foundation, crawl space, trees, backup power, insurance, internet, and utility history. Visit during a hot period, after rain, and during a cooler month if possible. Keep library, arts, retirement-program, and home options available for days when heat or storms close the outdoor plan.

Living through the seasons

Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.

Overall Comfort
Moderate

2.5 / 5

Average Summer High
91°F

Hot · 91°F

Days Above 90°F
69 days/year

Good

Summer Feel
Moderate

2.4 / 5

Average Winter Low
39°F / 4°C

Very Good

Days Below Freezing
31 days/year

Good

Winter Feel
Good

2.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
78%

Good

Comfortable Months
5 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1689 peak sun hrs/yr

Fair

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
6.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 6.4 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Toughest Months
Aug, Jul, Jan
Heat Risk
Moderate

Good

Drought Risk
Moderate
Weather Volatility
Moderate

3.1 / 5

Madison in everyday life

Could Madison work for you?

What may work well

  • Mild winters and many warm months support parks, the arboretum, the reservoir, the Trace, markets, and outdoor events.
  • The library, retirement program, arts center, nearby care, and home activities provide indoor choices during heat or storms.
  • NOAA station normals make the hot-day, rain, and freezing-day questions concrete enough to check during a visit.

What to think about

  • Long hot summers, humidity, cooling costs, mosquitoes, and shade needs can limit outdoor time and raise spending.
  • Heavy rain, thunderstorms, wind, trees, drainage, and power loss can change routes and home comfort quickly.
  • HVAC, roof, gutters, foundation, trees, storm shelter, insurance, and backup power vary by address.

Try Madison through heat, rain, wind, and a cooler month

  1. Visit during warm hours

    Spend time in the home and on the daily route during a warm period. Check cooling, humidity, shade, parking, hydration, errands, electricity, and an indoor option.

  2. Inspect water and storm exposure

    Review drainage, low spots, roof, gutters, foundation, trees, insurance, warnings, shelter, power, and the road to care after rain.

  3. Prepare for outages

    Ask about backup power, cooling, medicines, food, water, charging, mobility aids, pets, utility restoration, and who helps after a storm.

  4. Price seasonal resilience

    Add cooling, tree work, roof work, drainage, insurance, deductibles, repairs, emergency supplies, transportation, and temporary lodging.

Questions retirees ask

How hot is Madison, Mississippi in summer?

Nearby Jackson International Airport normals show July and August average daily highs above 92 degrees and about 84.6 days each year with highs at least 90 degrees. Check cooling, shade, hydration, electricity, and the warmest daily route.

Does Madison get cold in winter?

Winters are mild compared with much of the country, but nearby normals show about 40 days each year when the minimum reaches 32 degrees or lower. Plan for rain, wind, freezing nights, pipes, trees, power loss, and the route to care.

Can storms affect Madison retirement life?

Yes. Heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, wind, occasional tornado conditions, drainage, trees, power loss, and reservoir conditions can change ordinary travel. Keep warnings, shelter, insurance, supplies, backup power, and a care route ready.

What should a weather-ready Madison home have?

Check cooling, insulation, windows, roof, gutters, drainage, foundation, crawl space, trees, safe shelter, backup power, insurance, warnings, medicines, and an indoor plan.

Madison's climate can suit a retiree who chooses a well-maintained home with dependable cooling and plans around heat, humidity, heavy rain, severe storms, trees, drainage, and power loss. Visit in heat and after rain, inspect the property and route, and keep a strong indoor and medical plan.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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