| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 65r - Jackson Prairie | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 91 - 120 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 39074 - Forest, MS | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 37 | 44 | 50 | 59 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 37 | 52 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 57 | 62 | 70 | 76 | 83 | 89 | 91 | 91 | 87 | 78 | 68 | 59 | 76 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 6.18 | 5.29 | 6.49 | 5.82 | 4.97 | 4.21 | 5.3 | 4.02 | 3.67 | 3.64 | 5.35 | 5.69 | 60.64 |