Richton, MS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Richton, a town in Perry County, Mississippi.
This Afternoon
81°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast for Richton
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 81°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph SE | 21% |
| Tonight | 65°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 10% |
| Wednesday | 81°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph SW | 38% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 9% |
| Thursday | 82°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 8% |
| Thursday Night | 54°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 11% |
| Friday | 79°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 8% |
| Friday Night | 48°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 1% |
| Saturday | 74°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 8% |
| Sunday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 9% |
| Sunday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 4% |
| Monday | 71°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 1% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Richton (31.349, -88.941). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Richton
Last spring frost
Mar 18
First fall frost
Nov 12
Growing season
239 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Richton: nearby ZIP 39476 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Mississippi frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Beaumont Expstation, Ms (10.9 mi from Richton). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.