Alcorn State University, MS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Alcorn State University, a community in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
This Afternoon
96°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. East wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Alcorn State University
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 96°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 1% |
| Tonight | 73°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 1% |
| Sunday | 96°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday | 96°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 9% |
| Monday Night | 73°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 9% |
| Tuesday | 96°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 7% |
| Tuesday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 7% |
| Wednesday | 93°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 69°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NE | 2% |
| Thursday | 91°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 67°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 1% |
| Friday | 90°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 68°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Alcorn State University (31.879, -91.141). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Alcorn State University
Last spring frost
Mar 13
First fall frost
Nov 10
Growing season
242 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Alcorn State University: nearby ZIP 39096 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Mississippi frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, St Joseph 3 N, La (11.3 mi from Alcorn State University). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.