Climate change in Lamar County, Mississippi
Since 1979, Lamar County, Mississippi has warmed 2.7°F, with 17 more days above 90°F, 37 more nights above 70°F and 1% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Okaloosa County, FL's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.0°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.8°F
- Precipitation: −1%
- Wettest day of the year: +2%
- Longest dry spell: +3 days
- Days above 90°F: +17 days
- Nights above 70°F: +37 days
- Freezing nights: −20 days
- Frost-free season: +25 days
- Muggy days: +20 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +16 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.