Prentiss County Development Association
401 West Parker Dr.
Booneville, MS 38829
662-728-3505

QUALITY OF LIFE: CLIMATE

Prentiss County and North Mississippi have mild winters, a rainy climate, and relatively hot summers.

CLIMATE FACTS

  • average maximum temperature: 72.2°F
  • average minimum temperature: 51.2°F
  • average temperature: 61.7°F
  • days with maximum temp. of 90°F or higher: 65
  • days with minimum temp. below freezing: 53
  • average rainfall in inches: 56.6
  • average snowfall in inches: 2.8
  • average number of sunny days per year: 216

View the World Book Encyclopedia page about Mississippi's climate.

Piney Grove Beach
PINEY GROVE BEACH

Beachgoers enjoy the beach at Piney Grove Beach in Bay Springs, Mississippi. This beach is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and has outdoor showers, picnic areas, a beach, and volleyball areas.