Starkville, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 51.6 °F (low) to 73.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 59 Inches. Starkville is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.8 °F | 53.5 °F | 5.25 in. |
| February | 35.9 °F | 58.2 °F | 5.86 in. |
| March | 42.9 °F | 66.5 °F | 5.37 in. |
| April | 50.5 °F | 74.0 °F | 6.13 in. |
| May | 59.5 °F | 81.4 °F | 4.44 in. |
| June | 67.3 °F | 87.8 °F | 4.79 in. |
| July | 70.5 °F | 90.6 °F | 4.77 in. |
| August | 69.3 °F | 90.5 °F | 4.55 in. |
| September | 63.0 °F | 85.7 °F | 4.07 in. |
| October | 51.2 °F | 76.0 °F | 3.76 in. |
| November | 40.6 °F | 64.3 °F | 4.48 in. |
| December | 35.4 °F | 56.0 °F | 5.57 in. |
| Annual | 51.6 °F | 73.7 °F | 59.04 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |