Normal mean annual temperatures range from 62F in the north to 68F along the coast. Low temperatures have dropped to 16F below zero while high temperatures exceed 90F over 100 days each year.
Summer days may reach temperatures of more than 100°F (38°C), but are usually pleasant with temperatures in the low to mid-80°F (25-30°C) range. Summer thunderstorms are not unusual.
Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 45°F to 89°F and is rarely below 31°F or above 94°F.
Nothing beats a day spent basking in the sand and swimming in the water at Front Beach in Ocean Springs. The beach stretches from the Biloxi Bay Bridge to Ocean Springs Harbor. Front Beach has everything you need for a perfect beach day, from a fishing pier to a playground to views of the Gulf Islands.
Nestled along the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the City of Ocean Springs is a vibrant and eclectic arts community. It is home to numerous galleries, artist studios, and over 100 restaurants, and recently opened its first micro-brewery.
Measurable snow or sleet falls on some part of the state in 95% of the years. In essence, Mississippi has a climate characterized by absence of severe cold in winter but by the presence of extreme heat in summer. The ground rarely freezes and outdoor activities are generally planned year-round.
Hottest States in the US
Georgia has an average temperature of 66.2 °F, making it the fourth hottest state in the US, while Mississippi comes in as the fifth hottest state, with an average temperature of 66.1 °F.
Despite having a similar core temperature to those without MS while resting and exercising, people with MS show a significantly reduced sweat response.
MS damages the protective sheath around nerve cells in your brain and spinal cord. This slows down nerve signals, so your body doesn't always respond the way it should. Heat can slow these signals even more. MS can also affect the part of your brain that controls your body's temperature.
Strategies for easing the effects of heat
Use cooling products such as vests, neck wraps, and bandana during exercise or outdoor activity. Wear lightweight, loose, breathable clothing. Drink cold fluids and eat popsicles. Exercise in a cool pool (<85 degrees) or a cool environment.
Oodnadatta, South Australia
The record for the highest official temperature ever recorded in Australia belongs to the remote outback town of Oodnadatta in South Australia.
The hottest months in Australia are therefore December, January and February. In these months, you might like to head south to escape the heat. The coldest months are June, July and August - a perfect time to explore up north.
Between 60% and 80% of people with MS find that heat can cause their symptoms to worsen. This might involve a build up of fatigue, blurred vision, loss of balance or a worsening of cognitive symptoms such as concentration or memory.
Tornadoes are one of the greatest weather risks facing Mississippi, according to the state's emergency management agency. Friday's tornado caused at least 24 deaths in Mississippi, according to state officials.
On average, Mississippi experienced 33 tornadoes per year from 1950 through 2020. In the past five years, however, that average has increased to 86 tornadoes per year, according to the National Weather Service in Jackson.
Mississippi regularly makes lists of the best states to live because of its low cost of living. But rampant economic concerns find the area more often topping lists of the worst places to live in the U.S. So, whether Mississippi is a good state to live in for you really depends on what you find most important.
Death Valley, California
While somewhat disputed, the hottest temperature on record was registered in our very own country. In July of 1913, in Furnace Creek, California, the mercury read 134 degrees F.
Dallol, Ethiopia
In terms of extreme heat, no place holds a candle to Dallol, the hottest place on earth.
At its southernmost point, Mississippi borders the Gulf of Mexico, making it optimal for beach travel. With nearly 50 miles of scenic coastline along the Gulf, Mississippi beaches run the gamut from over-developed and bustling to quaint and peaceful.
The barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico keep the water at the beach calm and perfect for swimming; and the weather in Biloxi is perfect for beachgoers in the summer and also for much of the year.
The area is also prone to tropical weather such as tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes. Autumns and springs are usually cool to warm.