| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | |
| 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: | 65f - Southern Pine Plains and Hills | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 121 - 150 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 39476 - Richton, MS | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 35 | 37 | 44 | 50 | 59 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 63 | 51 | 43 | 37 | 52 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 59 | 64 | 71 | 77 | 84 | 90 | 92 | 91 | 88 | 79 | 69 | 62 | 77 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 6.63 | 5.18 | 6.55 | 5.13 | 5.06 | 4.09 | 6.11 | 4.04 | 4.57 | 3.01 | 5.14 | 5.1 | 60.61 |