Petal, MS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Petal, a city in Forrest County, Mississippi.
This Afternoon
95°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 95. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Petal
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 95°F | Sunny | 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Tonight | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday | 98°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 4% |
| Sunday | 97°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 10% |
| Sunday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 10% |
| Monday | 97°F | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 24% |
| Monday Night | 72°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 24% |
| Tuesday | 96°F | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph N | 19% |
| Tuesday Night | 72°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 19% |
| Wednesday | 94°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph NNE | 6% |
| Wednesday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNE | 6% |
| Thursday | 91°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 4% |
| Thursday Night | 68°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Petal (31.348, -89.235). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Petal
Last spring frost
Mar 8
First fall frost
Nov 15
Growing season
252 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Petal: nearby ZIP 39465 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Mississippi frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Hattiesburg Chain Muni Ap, Ms (5.5 mi from Petal). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 18, 2026.