Sharkey, MS County has a humid subtropical climate that is characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters. Average temperatures range from highs in the mid-90s in the summer to lows in the 40s during winter months. Rainfall varies throughout the year with an average of 55 inches per year. There is also an occasional risk of tropical storms and hurricanes that can bring heavy rains and winds as well as flooding to this coastal area. Humidity levels tend to be high year round. Although it can get quite hot and humid here in Sharkey, MS County, most residents enjoy the warm weather for most of the year.
Sharkey County, Mississippi gets 56 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sharkey County averages 0 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 Sharkey County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sharkey County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 34
Rain: averages 56 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year