Clarksdale weather in March
In March, Clarksdale sees average daytime highs of 65°F and overnight lows near 46°F, with 5.2 in of precipitation across 11.7 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 60°F in the first days to 68°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 12 min at the start of March to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Clarksdale's 10th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Clarksdale's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 65°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 46°
- 5th coldest
- Precipitation
- 5.2 in
- 11.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:20 AM – 6:04 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 8 mph
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.35 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Clarksdale is city in and the county seat of Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States of America.
- Density
- 346/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1848
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 60°F in the first days to 68°F by the end.
A typical March day in Clarksdale reaches about 65°F in the afternoon and slips back to 46°F overnight — a 19°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 51°F and 77°F. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 9°F warmer than February and about 8°F cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 |
| Avg low (°F) | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 41 |
| 2 | 60 | 42 |
| 3 | 60 | 42 |
| 4 | 61 | 42 |
| 5 | 61 | 42 |
| 6 | 61 | 43 |
| 7 | 62 | 43 |
| 8 | 62 | 43 |
| 9 | 62 | 44 |
| 10 | 63 | 44 |
| 11 | 63 | 44 |
| 12 | 63 | 45 |
| 13 | 64 | 45 |
| 14 | 64 | 46 |
| 15 | 64 | 46 |
| 16 | 65 | 46 |
| 17 | 65 | 46 |
| 18 | 65 | 47 |
| 19 | 66 | 47 |
| 20 | 66 | 47 |
| 21 | 66 | 48 |
| 22 | 67 | 48 |
| 23 | 67 | 48 |
| 24 | 67 | 48 |
| 25 | 67 | 49 |
| 26 | 68 | 49 |
| 27 | 68 | 49 |
| 28 | 68 | 49 |
| 29 | 68 | 50 |
| 30 | 69 | 50 |
| 31 | 69 | 50 |
How March really feels in Clarksdale
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
March sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Clarksdale weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 8th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° / 35° | 4.6 | 9.8 | 0.6 | 10 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 56° / 38° | 4.6 | 9.9 | 0.6 | 10.7 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 65° / 46° | 5.2 | 11.7 | 0.2 | 11.7 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 73° / 54° | 5.5 | 10.1 | 0 | 12.8 | 6.8 |
| May | 81° / 63° | 5.3 | 10.7 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 87° / 71° | 3.7 | 10 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 90° / 74° | 3.6 | 10.2 | 0 | 14 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 90° / 73° | 3.1 | 8.9 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 85° / 66° | 3.4 | 6.5 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 74° / 55° | 4.3 | 7.6 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 63° / 44° | 4.0 | 8.9 | 0 | 10.2 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 54° / 38° | 5.3 | 10 | 0.2 | 9.8 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 58 |
| 2 | 42 | 58 |
| 3 | 43 | 57 |
| 4 | 43 | 57 |
| 5 | 43 | 57 |
| 6 | 43 | 57 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 43 | 57 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 44 | 56 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 45 | 55 |
| 18 | 45 | 55 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 45 | 55 |
| 25 | 45 | 55 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 47 | 53 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 46 | 54 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Clarksdale gets around 5.2 in of rain and snow over 11.7 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 37% and peaks near 39% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 |
| 2 | 37 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 5 | 36 |
| 6 | 36 |
| 7 | 36 |
| 8 | 36 |
| 9 | 36 |
| 10 | 36 |
| 11 | 36 |
| 12 | 35 |
| 13 | 35 |
| 14 | 35 |
| 15 | 35 |
| 16 | 35 |
| 17 | 35 |
| 18 | 35 |
| 19 | 35 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 36 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 37 |
| 24 | 38 |
| 25 | 38 |
| 26 | 38 |
| 27 | 39 |
| 28 | 39 |
| 29 | 39 |
| 30 | 39 |
| 31 | 39 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 82% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 73 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 87 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | 87 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | 87 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | 86 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | 85 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 85 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | 85 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | 85 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | 84 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 14 | 83 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| 15 | 82 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| 16 | 82 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| 17 | 82 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| 18 | 82 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| 19 | 82 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| 20 | 81 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| 21 | 81 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| 22 | 80 | 12 | 7 | 1 |
| 23 | 80 | 12 | 7 | 1 |
| 24 | 80 | 12 | 7 | 1 |
| 25 | 79 | 12 | 8 | 1 |
| 26 | 78 | 13 | 8 | 1 |
| 27 | 76 | 13 | 9 | 2 |
| 28 | 76 | 13 | 9 | 2 |
| 29 | 75 | 13 | 10 | 2 |
| 30 | 73 | 14 | 10 | 3 |
| 31 | 73 | 14 | 10 | 3 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 mph in March, the windiest month of the year.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 8 mph on the calmest days to 8 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | light breeze |
| 2 | 8 | light breeze |
| 3 | 8 | light breeze |
| 4 | 8 | light breeze |
| 5 | 8 | light breeze |
| 6 | 8 | light breeze |
| 7 | 8 | light breeze |
| 8 | 8 | light breeze |
| 9 | 8 | light breeze |
| 10 | 8 | light breeze |
| 11 | 8 | light breeze |
| 12 | 8 | light breeze |
| 13 | 8 | light breeze |
| 14 | 8 | light breeze |
| 15 | 8 | light breeze |
| 16 | 8 | light breeze |
| 17 | 8 | light breeze |
| 18 | 8 | light breeze |
| 19 | 8 | light breeze |
| 20 | 8 | light breeze |
| 21 | 8 | light breeze |
| 22 | 8 | light breeze |
| 23 | 8 | light breeze |
| 24 | 8 | light breeze |
| 25 | 8 | light breeze |
| 26 | 8 | light breeze |
| 27 | 8 | light breeze |
| 28 | 8 | light breeze |
| 29 | 8 | light breeze |
| 30 | 8 | light breeze |
| 31 | 8 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 12 min at the start of March to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 66 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:40 AM to 5:59 AM, and sunset from 5:51 PM to 6:16 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:40 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:00 | 5:59 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.2 | 6:40 | 5:51 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 6:38 | 5:52 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 6:37 | 5:53 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 6:36 | 5:54 |
| 5 | 11.3 | 6:35 | 5:55 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 6:33 | 5:56 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 6:32 | 5:57 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:31 | 5:57 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 5:58 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:28 | 5:59 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:00 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:01 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:23 | 6:02 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:21 | 6:03 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:20 | 6:04 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:18 | 6:05 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:06 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:16 | 6:06 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:07 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:13 | 6:08 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:09 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:10 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:11 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:12 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:13 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:13 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:14 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:15 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:16 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 4.35 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.26 kWh/m² to a high of 6.51 kWh/m² in June across the year — March's 4.35 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 7 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit Clarksdale?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Clarksdale for sightseeing.
What to pack for Clarksdale in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Clarksdale sees daytime highs around 65°F and nights near 46°F. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Clarksdale in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Clarksdale peaks around June 19 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 7 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Clarksdale in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Clarksdale is worst in July — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.1× the cleanest month (December, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Clarksdale?
Clarksdale sits at 34.2°N, 90.6°W, 174 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Greenwood, 52 mi away.
Topography around Clarksdale
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Clarksdale.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Clarksdale has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 95 ft around an average of 171 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 141 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 535 ft.
The land around Clarksdale is covered by trees (36%), cropland (27%) and grassland (22%) within 2 miles, cropland (74%) and trees (20%) within 10 miles, and cropland (52%) and trees (40%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Clarksdale (34.2001°, -90.5709°, elevation 174 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).