Will Pipes Freeze in Amite County, MS? 4 nights a Year
Freeze nights in Amite County
In a normal year Amite County, MS gets 4 nights at or below 20°F, the point where bare pipes in a garage, attic or outside wall start to freeze. That is more than 16% of US counties.
Risk level: Occasional. The risk season runs December to February, worst in January.
It depends where the pipe is
| Pipe | Freezes near | Nights a year |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor spigot, open crawlspace | 32°F | 46 nights |
| Bare pipe in garage, attic or outside wall | 20°F | 4 nights |
| Insulated pipe in unheated space | 10°F | under 1 night |
| Inside the heated house | 0°F | none |
Foam-sleeving a bare pipe in unheated space takes it from 4 nights of risk to under 1 night. A 12 ft heat-tape kit runs $17 to $37; an average burst-pipe repair is about $500.
Month by month
Nights at or below 20°F in a normal year.
First 32°F night is usually around 11/08, last around 03/25. For 20°F: 12/26 to 02/04.
How cold Amite County nights get
Average winter (Dec-Feb) low: 38°F; the coldest month, January, averages 37°F overnight. 7 months normally bring at least one night below 32°F (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37°F | 38°F | 45°F | 51°F | 61°F | 68°F | 70°F | 69°F | 65°F | 53°F | 42°F | 38°F |
Amite County next to its neighbours
Franklin County, MS, 32 km north, gets 3 nights.
| County | Distance | Below 32°F | Below 20°F | Jan low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amite County, MS | - | 46 nights | 4 nights | 37°F |
| Franklin County, MS | 32 km north | 43 nights | 3 nights | 36°F |
| Pike County, MS | 38 km east | 31 nights | 2 nights | 38°F |
| St. Helena Parish, LA | 43 km south | 34 nights | 2 nights | 38°F |
| East Feliciana Parish, LA | 47 km southwest | 29 nights | 2 nights | 38°F |
| Lincoln County, MS | 49 km northeast | 47 nights | 3 nights | 36°F |
| Wilkinson County, MS | 51 km west | 30 nights | 2 nights | 36°F |
Amite County within MS
Amite County ranks 48 of 82 MS counties for nights below 20°F. The most is Tishomingo County, MS at 24 nights, with a 30°F average winter low. The fewest is Harrison County, MS: under 1 night, winter lows near 45°F. At 374 ft, Amite County sits 72 ft above the state's median county elevation of 302 ft.
What to do here
- Keep a night-of routine: drip, open cabinets, keep the heat at 55F or above.
- Foam-sleeve any pipe in the garage or crawlspace once; it is cheap and lasts years.
Which pipe gets which threshold: the 32, 20, 10 and 0 rule.
Where this comes from
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals, blended from 3 nearby stations and adjusted for elevation; closest is Liberty, MS, 5 km away (close match). A normal year, not tonight's forecast: check the forecast low for the night itself. What a "fair" or "distant" station match means is in the method guide.