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.
Today
93°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 97. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Alcorn State University
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 93°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 1% |
| Tonight | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Wednesday | 94°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 3% |
| Wednesday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 4% |
| Thursday | 94°F | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 mph | 16% |
| Thursday Night | 73°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog | 0 mph | 16% |
| Friday | 94°F | Patchy Fog then Sunny | 0 mph | 13% |
| Friday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 13% |
| Saturday | 94°F | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 mph | 18% |
| Saturday Night | 74°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 18% |
| Sunday | 94°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 mph | 22% |
| Sunday Night | 74°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 22% |
| Monday | 93°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph S | 34% |
| Monday Night | 74°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 34% |
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
Nearby towns & communities
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 Aug 4, 2026.