Will brutal heat or rain hit Biloxi on July 4th? Here’s what MS weather to expect
It’s been a soggy start to summer in South Mississippi, and while there may be a few scattered showers in the forecast the weather should get a little drier in time for the 4th of July holiday, forecasters said.
“The pattern is setting up for a return to slightly drier to near normal rain potential; however, temperatures look like they will be above normal heading towards the 4th of July,” forecasters at the National Weather Service New Orleans said in a June 22 post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
So, how hot will it get leading up to the holiday weekend in South MS? Here’s what the forecast shows:
Forecast week of July 4th
Here’s the forecast for Biloxi, according to The Weather Channel:
June 28: High of 92 degrees Fahrenheit, low of 78 degrees Fahrenheit
June 29: 94 degrees, 78 degrees
June 30: 94 degrees, 77 degrees with scattered showers and thunderstorms
July 1: 90 degrees, 77 degrees with scattered thunderstorms
July 2: 92 degrees, 79 degrees with scattered showers and thunderstorms
July 3: 92 degrees, 79 degrees with scattered thunderstorms in the morning
July 4: 92 degrees, 78 degrees with scattered thunderstorms
What was the weather in South MS like last year?
The 4th of July holiday was slightly cooler in 2025, with temperatures in the high 80s at the start of the week and lowering during the holiday weekend, according to The Weather Channel.
The high on July 4, 2025, was 83 degrees Fahrenheit and the low was 69 degrees Fahrenheit, weather records shows.
Stay safe in the MS heat
With temperatures in the 90s each day of the week, it’s important to stay hydrated and as cool as possible.
Here are some tips to prevent heatstroke from Mayo Clinic:
- Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing
- Protect yourself from sunburn
- Drink plenty of fluids, especially water
- Take extra precautions with certain medicines that impact hydration
- Never leave anyone in a parked car
- Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day
- Take time to get acclimated to the heat
