Mississippi is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States.
Mississippi is known for its agriculture, specifically its production of cotton.
In fact, Mississippi is the leading producer of cotton in the United States, and it is also one of the top producers of soybeans, rice, and sweet potatoes.
Mississippi’s climate is conducive to agriculture, as it is warm and humid throughout much of the year.
This makes it an ideal location for growing crops such as cotton and rice.
Plant Hardiness zone map
Let us take a look at the Plant Hardiness zone map of Mississippi.
According to the above map, the state of Mississippi belongs to zone 7b to 9a, i.e., the minimum temperature ranges from 5˚ to 25˚F, while the maximum temperature goes up to 70˚F during the summers.
In 2020 US Climate analysis, Mississippi has been ranked the tenth warmest state in the southern region, having an annual average temperature of 65.31˚F.
Precipitation
The average annual rainfall in the state is about 56 inches, ranging from 50 inches in the north to about 65 inches along the coast.
During the span of 1895-2020, Mississippi has received annual precipitation of 68.22 inches, making it the 11th wettest state in the southern region.
Soil type
Below map shows the soil regions of the Mississippi.
The below table will give a more clear idea of the map.
Soil Order Of Mississippi
| Soil / Sub Order | Location | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Delta/Inceptisols, Alfisols, and Mollisols | Western | Soils are moist to wet with medium to heavy texture. It is mainly used for agricultural purposes. |
| Loess Hills/Alfisols, Entisols, and Ultisols | East | These are silty upland soils that are deep, well-drained, and fertile |
| Upper Coastal Plain and Interior Flatwoods/Alfisols, Entisols, Vertisol, and Ultisols | northeast | These soils display advanced soil development, with well-defined topsoil and subsoil horizons |
| Blackland Prairie/Ultisols and Vertisols | northern and central portions | Soils are finely textured with shrink-swell clays and alkaline pH. |
| Lower Coastal Plain and Coastal Flatwoods/Alfisols, Entisols, Histosol, and Ultisols | Southeastern corner along the Gulf of Mexico | Soils are sandy and wet with low native fertility |
To get further information on the soil types, you can check out the general soil map of Mississippi.
