Helena, MS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Helena, a community in Jackson County, Mississippi.
This Afternoon
79°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Helena
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 79°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SE | 26% |
| Tonight | 67°F | Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog | 0 to 5 mph SE | 10% |
| Wednesday | 81°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 10 mph SW | 19% |
| Wednesday Night | 63°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 10% |
| Thursday | 81°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 8% |
| Thursday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 0 mph | 26% |
| Friday | 79°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph NW | 31% |
| Friday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 9% |
| Saturday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph N | 4% |
| Saturday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 9% |
| Sunday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 13% |
| Sunday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 4% |
| Monday | 73°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Helena (30.488, -88.506). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Helena
Last spring frost
Mar 1
First fall frost
Nov 24
Growing season
269 days
Hardiness zone
9a
More local growing data for Helena: nearby ZIP 39562 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Mississippi frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Pascagoula Lott Intl Ap, Ms (6.3 mi from Helena). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.