Climate Insights for Dean Griffin Memorial Airport

Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Hottest
August
33°C peak
Coldest
January
6°C low
Wettest
July
172mm rain
Best to Visit
October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dean Griffin Memorial Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1507mm of precipitation falls per year. Dean Griffin Memorial Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Dean Griffin Memorial Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Feb Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Mar Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° Apr Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° May Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19° Jun Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Jul Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Aug Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Sep Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 21° Oct Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Nov Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Dec Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Dean Griffin Memorial Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 118mm Feb Precipitation: 102mm Mar Precipitation: 120mm Apr Precipitation: 115mm May Precipitation: 126mm Jun Precipitation: 171mm Jul Precipitation: 172mm Aug Precipitation: 168mm Sep Precipitation: 102mm Oct Precipitation: 87mm Nov Precipitation: 95mm Dec Precipitation: 132mm
Precipitation

Dean Griffin Memorial Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1507mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 172mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 87mm. That's 84mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Dean Griffin Memorial Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Dean Griffin Memorial Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Dean Griffin Memorial Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 360mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 511mm across the season with a monthly average of 170mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 284mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 351mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 11°
Feb 14°
Mar 17°
Apr 20°
May 24°
Jun 27°
Jul 28°
Aug 28°
Sep 26°
Oct 22°
Nov 16°
Dec 13°

The best time to visit Dean Griffin Memorial Airport is during October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 91mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dean Griffin Memorial Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C
17 °C
15 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
20 °C
17 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
33 °C
11 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
22 °C
14 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
19 °C
15 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
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