Forest, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 52.2 °F (low) to 76.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 59.4 Inches. Forest is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.6 °F | 57.3 °F | 5.42 in. |
| February | 37.8 °F | 61.7 °F | 5.65 in. |
| March | 43.9 °F | 69.4 °F | 5.72 in. |
| April | 51.0 °F | 76.4 °F | 6.08 in. |
| May | 59.5 °F | 83.3 °F | 4.16 in. |
| June | 66.9 °F | 89.4 °F | 4.56 in. |
| July | 69.6 °F | 91.5 °F | 5.5 in. |
| August | 68.9 °F | 91.5 °F | 4.7 in. |
| September | 63.5 °F | 87.5 °F | 3.65 in. |
| October | 52.0 °F | 78.5 °F | 3.64 in. |
| November | 41.6 °F | 67.2 °F | 4.67 in. |
| December | 36.8 °F | 59.4 °F | 5.67 in. |
| Annual | 52.2 °F | 76.1 °F | 59.42 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |