Starkville weather in August
In August, Starkville sees average daytime highs of 91°F and overnight lows near 72°F, with 3.7 in of rain across 11.1 wet days and about 13.2 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 91°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Starkville's 5th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Starkville's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 91°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 72°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.7 in
- 11.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 18 min
- 5:22 AM – 6:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 4 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.7 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Starkville is city in Mississippi, United States.
- Density
- 382/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1835
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 91°F through the month.
A typical August day in Starkville reaches about 91°F in the afternoon and slips back to 72°F overnight — a 19°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 84°F and 97°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 5°F warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Avg low (°F) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | 73 |
| 2 | 91 | 73 |
| 3 | 91 | 73 |
| 4 | 91 | 73 |
| 5 | 91 | 73 |
| 6 | 91 | 73 |
| 7 | 91 | 73 |
| 8 | 91 | 73 |
| 9 | 91 | 72 |
| 10 | 91 | 72 |
| 11 | 91 | 72 |
| 12 | 91 | 72 |
| 13 | 91 | 72 |
| 14 | 91 | 72 |
| 15 | 91 | 72 |
| 16 | 91 | 72 |
| 17 | 91 | 72 |
| 18 | 91 | 72 |
| 19 | 91 | 72 |
| 20 | 91 | 71 |
| 21 | 91 | 71 |
| 22 | 91 | 71 |
| 23 | 91 | 71 |
| 24 | 91 | 71 |
| 25 | 91 | 71 |
| 26 | 90 | 71 |
| 27 | 90 | 71 |
| 28 | 90 | 71 |
| 29 | 90 | 71 |
| 30 | 90 | 70 |
| 31 | 90 | 70 |
How August really feels in Starkville
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Starkville weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54° / 36° | 4.9 | 9.5 | 10 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 59° / 39° | 5.2 | 10.2 | 10.8 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 67° / 46° | 5.2 | 10.8 | 11.7 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 75° / 54° | 4.7 | 9.8 | 12.8 | 6.9 |
| May | 83° / 62° | 4.4 | 10.2 | 13.7 | 6.0 |
| Jun | 89° / 70° | 3.6 | 12 | 14.2 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 91° / 73° | 4.0 | 14.4 | 14 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 91° / 72° | 3.7 | 11.1 | 13.2 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 86° / 66° | 3.4 | 7.4 | 12.2 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 76° / 54° | 3.5 | 6.9 | 11.2 | 7.5 |
| Nov | 64° / 44° | 3.7 | 8.1 | 10.3 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 56° / 38° | 5.1 | 10.4 | 9.8 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 44%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 |
| Cloudier (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 52 | 48 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 52 | 48 |
| 5 | 52 | 48 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 52 | 48 |
| 8 | 54 | 46 |
| 9 | 54 | 46 |
| 10 | 54 | 46 |
| 11 | 54 | 46 |
| 12 | 54 | 46 |
| 13 | 54 | 46 |
| 14 | 54 | 46 |
| 15 | 55 | 45 |
| 16 | 56 | 44 |
| 17 | 57 | 43 |
| 18 | 57 | 43 |
| 19 | 59 | 41 |
| 20 | 59 | 41 |
| 21 | 59 | 41 |
| 22 | 60 | 40 |
| 23 | 60 | 40 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 61 | 39 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
| 31 | 61 | 39 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Starkville gets around 3.7 in of rain over 11.1 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 36% and peaks near 41% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 41 |
| 5 | 41 |
| 6 | 41 |
| 7 | 41 |
| 8 | 41 |
| 9 | 40 |
| 10 | 40 |
| 11 | 40 |
| 12 | 40 |
| 13 | 40 |
| 14 | 40 |
| 15 | 39 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 37 |
| 18 | 36 |
| 19 | 35 |
| 20 | 35 |
| 21 | 34 |
| 22 | 33 |
| 23 | 33 |
| 24 | 32 |
| 25 | 32 |
| 26 | 31 |
| 27 | 31 |
| 28 | 30 |
| 29 | 29 |
| 30 | 29 |
| 31 | 28 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 84% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Humid (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Muggy (%) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| Oppressive (%) | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 38 |
| Miserable (%) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 63 | 6 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 62 | 7 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 61 | 7 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 60 | 7 |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 60 | 7 |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 59 | 8 |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 57 | 8 |
| 8 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 55 | 9 |
| 9 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 54 | 9 |
| 10 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 54 | 9 |
| 11 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 24 | 53 | 9 |
| 12 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 52 | 9 |
| 13 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 52 | 9 |
| 14 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 51 | 9 |
| 15 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 51 | 9 |
| 16 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 24 | 51 | 8 |
| 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 50 | 7 |
| 18 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 49 | 7 |
| 19 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 26 | 49 | 6 |
| 20 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 27 | 48 | 6 |
| 21 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 27 | 48 | 5 |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 28 | 48 | 4 |
| 23 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 29 | 47 | 4 |
| 24 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 47 | 3 |
| 25 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 31 | 46 | 3 |
| 26 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 32 | 45 | 2 |
| 27 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 33 | 44 | 2 |
| 28 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 34 | 43 | 2 |
| 29 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 34 | 42 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 35 | 40 | 1 |
| 31 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 35 | 38 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 4 mph in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 4 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:11 AM to 5:32 AM, and sunset from 6:52 PM to 6:18 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:18 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 5:11 | 6:52 |
| 2 | 13.6 | 5:12 | 6:51 |
| 3 | 13.6 | 5:12 | 6:50 |
| 4 | 13.6 | 5:13 | 6:49 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 5:14 | 6:48 |
| 6 | 13.5 | 5:15 | 6:47 |
| 7 | 13.5 | 5:15 | 6:46 |
| 8 | 13.5 | 5:16 | 6:45 |
| 9 | 13.5 | 5:17 | 6:44 |
| 10 | 13.4 | 5:18 | 6:43 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 5:18 | 6:42 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 5:19 | 6:41 |
| 13 | 13.3 | 5:20 | 6:40 |
| 14 | 13.3 | 5:20 | 6:39 |
| 15 | 13.3 | 5:21 | 6:38 |
| 16 | 13.3 | 5:22 | 6:37 |
| 17 | 13.2 | 5:23 | 6:36 |
| 18 | 13.2 | 5:23 | 6:35 |
| 19 | 13.2 | 5:24 | 6:33 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:25 | 6:32 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:25 | 6:31 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:26 | 6:30 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:27 | 6:29 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:28 | 6:27 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:28 | 6:26 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:29 | 6:25 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 5:30 | 6:23 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 5:30 | 6:22 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 5:31 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:20 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:18 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.7 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.33 kWh/m² to a high of 6.23 kWh/m² in June across the year — August's 5.7 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | 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 | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Is August a good time to visit Starkville?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Starkville. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Starkville in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Starkville sees daytime highs around 91°F and nights near 72°F. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Starkville in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Starkville peaks around July 12 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 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 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 | 6 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Starkville in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Starkville is worst in July — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.3× the cleanest month (January, 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) | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Starkville?
Starkville sits at 33.5°N, 88.8°W, 331 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Columbus, 23 mi away.
Topography around Starkville
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Starkville.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Starkville has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 157 ft around an average of 344 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 338 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 627 ft.
The land around Starkville is covered by trees (48%), artificial surfaces (26%) and grassland (24%) within 2 miles, trees (74%) and grassland (21%) within 10 miles, and trees (79%) 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 Starkville (33.4505°, -88.8196°, elevation 331 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).