Florence, MS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Florence, a city in Rankin County, Mississippi.
This Afternoon
98°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. East wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Florence
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 98°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 2% |
| Tonight | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Sunday | 98°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 3% |
| Monday | 98°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 10% |
| Monday Night | 72°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 10% |
| Tuesday | 97°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 9% |
| Tuesday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 9% |
| Wednesday | 94°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 69°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 1% |
| Thursday | 92°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 67°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NE | 1% |
| Friday | 90°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 2% |
| Friday Night | 67°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Florence (32.156, -90.122). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Florence
Last spring frost
Mar 14
First fall frost
Nov 14
Growing season
245 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Florence: nearby ZIP 39073 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Mississippi frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Jackson Intl Ap, Ms (15.4 mi from Florence). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.