Tunica, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 51.9 °F (low) to 71.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 55.1 Inches. Tunica is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. 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 | 31.9 °F | 49.0 °F | 4.52 in. |
| February | 35.0 °F | 53.5 °F | 4.85 in. |
| March | 42.5 °F | 62.5 °F | 5.65 in. |
| April | 51.5 °F | 72.1 °F | 5.9 in. |
| May | 61.3 °F | 80.9 °F | 5.35 in. |
| June | 69.0 °F | 88.3 °F | 4.67 in. |
| July | 71.8 °F | 90.6 °F | 3.9 in. |
| August | 69.8 °F | 90.5 °F | 3.14 in. |
| September | 62.7 °F | 85.4 °F | 3.01 in. |
| October | 51.1 °F | 74.9 °F | 3.85 in. |
| November | 41.0 °F | 61.8 °F | 4.49 in. |
| December | 34.9 °F | 51.9 °F | 5.79 in. |
| Annual | 51.9 °F | 71.8 °F | 55.12 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| 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 |