Petal, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 54.4 °F (low) to 77.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 61.1 Inches. Petal 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. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9 °F | 60.1 °F | 6.38 in. |
| February | 40.1 °F | 64.1 °F | 5.42 in. |
| March | 46.4 °F | 71.0 °F | 5.72 in. |
| April | 53.3 °F | 77.6 °F | 5.5 in. |
| May | 61.8 °F | 84.6 °F | 4.68 in. |
| June | 69.1 °F | 89.8 °F | 4.93 in. |
| July | 71.6 °F | 91.6 °F | 6.23 in. |
| August | 71.2 °F | 91.8 °F | 5.18 in. |
| September | 66.4 °F | 88.3 °F | 4.26 in. |
| October | 54.1 °F | 79.7 °F | 3.36 in. |
| November | 43.2 °F | 69.2 °F | 3.83 in. |
| December | 38.9 °F | 61.9 °F | 5.58 in. |
| Annual | 54.4 °F | 77.5 °F | 61.07 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 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 |