Climate change in Holmes County, Mississippi
Since 1979, Holmes County, Mississippi has warmed 3.6°F, with 27 more days above 90°F, 28 more nights above 70°F and 6% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Tensas Parish, LA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.6°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.4°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.7°F
- Precipitation: −6%
- Wettest day of the year: −9%
- Longest dry spell: −2 days
- Days above 90°F: +27 days
- Nights above 70°F: +28 days
- Freezing nights: −17 days
- Frost-free season: +20 days
- Muggy days: +10 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.4°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +19 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.