Updated October 2026
Tupelo National Battlefield Weather by Month
Tupelo National Battlefield is warmest in August, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 90°F and a low of 71°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 51°F and an average low of 32°F. December is the wettest month, with about 5.9 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Tupelo National Battlefield can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Aug
90°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
32°F avg low
Wettest month
Dec
5.9 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.3 h of daylight
Average weather at Tupelo by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F | 32°F | 5.1 in | 10.0 h |
| February | 55°F | 36°F | 5.3 in | 10.8 h |
| March | 64°F | 43°F | 5.3 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 73°F | 51°F | 5.2 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 5.1 in | 13.8 h |
| June | 87°F | 68°F | 5.4 in | 14.3 h |
| July | 90°F | 72°F | 4.4 in | 14.1 h |
| August | 90°F | 71°F | 4.1 in | 13.3 h |
| September | 85°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 75°F | 52°F | 4.1 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 63°F | 41°F | 4.4 in | 10.2 h |
| December | 54°F | 35°F | 5.9 in | 9.7 h |
| Year total | 58.0 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00229004, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point. Snowfall at the station totals about 0.8 inches in an average year. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Tupelo is at that time of year.
Tupelo weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 51°F in January, between 54°F in December and 55°F in February, with average lows between 32°F and 36°F. The average low is at or below freezing in January. Together the three months average 16.3 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.7 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 64°F in March to 81°F in May, with average lows between 43°F and 60°F. Together the three months average 15.6 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.8 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs climb from 87°F in June to 90°F in August, with average lows between 68°F and 72°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July and August. Together the three months average 13.9 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.3 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 85°F in September to 63°F in November, with average lows between 41°F and 64°F. Together the three months average 12.2 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.2 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Mississippi is classified as a humid subtropical climate, the weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers with high humidity between May and September. Average high temperatures reach into the high 80's in summer, and into the high 40's in winter. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Tupelo
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 34.26°N, 88.74°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Tupelo National Battlefield →
Weather and crowds together
August is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 3.3× the visitors of the park's average month. February is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Tupelo National Battlefield. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Tupelo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
August is the warmest month at Tupelo National Battlefield, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 71°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Tupelo National Battlefield, with an average low of 32°F and an average high of 51°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
December is the wettest month, with about 5.9 inches of precipitation. September is the driest, at about 3.7 inches. The station records about 58 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Rarely, by the station's record. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point, totals about 0.8 inches of snow in an average year.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00229004), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–1983). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.