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April and October & November are the best time to visit Clarksdale on the climate data: October scores 87/100, with highs around 76°F (25°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. March, May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July and December & January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 51°F to 93°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 53.0 in (1346 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 51°F10°C | 55°F13°C | 64°F18°C | 73°F23°C | 81°F27°C | 89°F32°C | 93°F34°C | 93°F34°C | 88°F31°C | 76°F25°C | 64°F18°C | 54°F12°C |
| Avg low | 32°F0°C | 35°F2°C | 44°F7°C | 52°F11°C | 62°F17°C | 70°F21°C | 73°F23°C | 72°F22°C | 65°F19°C | 53°F12°C | 42°F5°C | 35°F2°C |
| Rain | 4.3 in109 mm | 5.0 in128 mm | 5.0 in126 mm | 5.3 in134 mm | 5.2 in131 mm | 3.6 in91 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 3.4 in86 mm | 3.3 in85 mm | 4.6 in118 mm | 4.1 in103 mm | 5.5 in139 mm |
| Humidity | 83% | 83% | 81% | 78% | 77% | 72% | 69% | 66% | 65% | 69% | 75% | 82% |
| Cloud | 57% | 63% | 58% | 53% | 54% | 47% | 48% | 45% | 40% | 42% | 47% | 58% |
| Comfort | 60 | 62 | 80 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 61 | 62 | 75 | 87 | 86 | 62 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 45 m (148 ft), close to Clarksdale's own ~55 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 51–55°F (10–13°C) and lows down to 32°F (0°C). About 14.8 in (376 mm) of rain falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. Comfort scores bottom out in December & January; the season averages 61/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 64°F highs in March to 81°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 15.4 in (391 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. May feels humid, with humidity near 77%. April is among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 89–93°F (32–34°C). It's the driest season, with only about 10.7 in (273 mm) of rain, 20% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 70°F (21°C). Comfort scores bottom out in July; the season averages 64/100.
Temperatures slide from 88°F highs in September to 64°F by November. About 12.0 in (306 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 42°F (5°C). October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).
By comfort score: 6 Great and 6 Good. Great months: March – May and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
April and October & November are the best time to visit Clarksdale on the climate data: October scores 87/100, with highs around 76°F (25°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. March, May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July and December & January, mainly because of cool days.
December is the wettest month, averaging about 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain. September is the driest, with about 3.3 in (85 mm). The yearly total is around 53.0 in (1346 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 32°F (0°C) and highs of 51°F (10°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 93°F (34°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 69%, and highs peak around 93°F (34°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 32°F (0°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.
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