Climate change in Hancock County, Mississippi
Since 1979, Hancock County, Mississippi has warmed 2.9°F, with 19 more days above 90°F, 33 more nights above 70°F and 3% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like St. Charles Parish, LA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.9°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.4°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.0°F
- Precipitation: −3%
- Wettest day of the year: +19%
- Longest dry spell: +1 days
- Days above 90°F: +19 days
- Nights above 70°F: +33 days
- Freezing nights: −12 days
- Frost-free season: +27 days
- Muggy days: +24 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +6 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.