Will Pipes Freeze in Lawrence County, MS? 4 nights a Year
Freeze nights in Lawrence County
In a normal year Lawrence 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 15% 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 | 45 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 11/10, last around 03/12. For 20°F: 01/02 to 01/26.
How cold Lawrence County nights get
Average winter (Dec-Feb) low: 38°F; the coldest month, January, averages 36°F overnight. 6 months normally bring at least one night below 32°F (Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 40°F | 46°F | 53°F | 61°F | 69°F | 71°F | 71°F | 66°F | 54°F | 44°F | 39°F |
Lawrence County next to its neighbours
Simpson County, MS, 43 km northeast, gets 6 nights below 20°F to Lawrence County's 4 nights. Jefferson Davis County, MS, 27 km east, gets 3 nights.
| County | Distance | Below 32°F | Below 20°F | Jan low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County, MS | - | 45 nights | 4 nights | 36°F |
| Jefferson Davis County, MS | 27 km east | 41 nights | 3 nights | 36°F |
| Lincoln County, MS | 33 km west | 47 nights | 3 nights | 36°F |
| Walthall County, MS | 43 km south | 36 nights | 3 nights | 37°F |
| Simpson County, MS | 43 km northeast | 58 nights | 6 nights | 37°F |
| Marion County, MS | 45 km southeast | 37 nights | 2 nights | 38°F |
| Copiah County, MS | 48 km northwest | 35 nights | 3 nights | 38°F |
Lawrence County within MS
Lawrence County ranks 51 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 200 ft, Lawrence County sits 102 ft below 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.
Whether foam sleeves are enough here: insulate or heat tape?.
Where this comes from
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals, blended from 3 nearby stations and adjusted for elevation; closest is Monticello, MS, 0 km away (close match). A normal year, not tonight's forecast: check the forecast low for the night itself. Why elevation is part of the blend: how county numbers are made.