Economic Development /Quality of Life

Climate

Mississippi is located in the humid subtropical climate region, characterized by temperate winters; long, hot summers; and rainfall that is fairly evenly distributed through the year. However, the state is subject to periods of both drought and flood, and the climate rarely seems to bring "average" conditions.

 

More typical would be an expection of "feast or famine" with regard to weather events as the climate delivers energy and moisture in subtropical latitudes between a large landmass to the north and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Prevailing southerly winds provide moisture for high humidities and potential discomfort from May through September.

 

Locally violent and destructive thunderstorms are a threat on an average of about 60 days each year. Eight hurricanes have struck Mississippi's coast since 1895, and tornadoes are a particular danger, especially during the spring season. 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. Cold spells are usually of short duration and the growing season is long. Rainfall is plentiful, but so are dry spells and sunshine . Simpson County has a moderate climate with few, if any, business closings due to inclement weather.  As you can see from the average temperatures below, the area has mild winters but can experience somewhat warm summer periods.  For more complete climate data, visit the D’Lo Weather Reporting Station web site at cirrus.dnr.state.sc.us/cgi-bin/sercc/cliMAIN.pl?ms2385

 

Period of Record Monthly Climate Summary

Period of Record: 1/1/1948 to 7/31/2003

 

 

Percent of possible observations for period of record.

The State of Mississippi has a climate reporting station in Simpson County near the Town of D’Lo.  The following is information provided by the station and more information is available by visiting the weather station’s web site at www.cirrus.dnr.state.sc.us/cgi-bin/sercc/cliMAIN.pl?ms2385

D’Lo, Mississippi Reporting Station Elevation 335 ft  Latitude 31.95 N Longitude 89.93 W

 

 

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