August Rainfall and Precipitation in Mississippi

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Mississippi, the United States of America in August.

Mississippi, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences in August precipitation ranging from a moderate 66 mm (2.6 in) in Senatobia to a heavy 236 mm (9.3 in) in Moss Point. August is a summer month. August typically stands out as the wettest month of the year in Mississippi, the United States of America.

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Best Places to Visit in Mississippi in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Mississippi precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Mississippi, the United States of America receive in August?

With an average of 215 mm (8.5 in) of rain in August, Gulfport's weather becomes notably unpredictable due to the frequent downpours.

How many days does it rain in Mississippi, the United States of America in August?

Gulfport sees roughly 16 days rainy days during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Mississippi, the United States of America?

August is generally a drier month for Mississippi, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in August in Mississippi, the United States of America?

In our database, Moss Point stands out as having an average rainfall level of 236 mm (9.3 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in August in Mississippi, the United States of America?

Based on our database, Senatobia sees the least rainfall in Mississippi, the United States of America in August, with around 66 mm (2.6 in) on average.

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