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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Petal, Mississippi, is a moderate winter month, with an average temperature varying between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C). January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low of 39.7°F (4.3°C), is the coldest month. Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a refreshing month in Petal, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.6°F (7°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C). A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in February, transitioning from 56.8°F (13.8°C) in January to a still refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Petal, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.8°F (21°C) and min 50.4°F (10.2°C). Petal's March weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a pleasant 69.8°F (21°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a moderately hot spring month in Petal, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 77.7°F (25.4°C) and min 56.5°F (13.6°C). Petal in April experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from March's agreeable 69.8°F (21°C) to a warm 77.7°F (25.4°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Petal, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between min 63.7°F (17.6°C) and max 84.7°F (29.3°C). Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during May adjusts from April's warm 77.7°F (25.4°C) to a still moderately hot 84.7°F (29.3°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Petal, is a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 91°F (32.8°C). Petal's weather in June presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 84.7°F (29.3°C) in May to a tropical 91°F (32.8°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, in Petal, Mississippi, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.5°F (22.5°C) and 91.6°F (33.1°C). The commencement of July brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 91.6°F (33.1°C), marking an inconsequential divergence from June. Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Petal, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 73°F (22.8°C) and 91.8°F (33.2°C). In Petal, the peak average temperatures are observed in August, with a high of 91.8°F (33.2°C) and a low of 73°F (22.8°C). The heat index in August is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 114.8°F (46°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a tropical month in Petal, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average low of 68°F (20°C) and an average high of 87.8°F (31°C). A minimal variation is noted in Petal's average high-temperature at the onset of September, reaching a still hot 87.8°F (31°C) from August's 91.8°F (33.2°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in Petal, Mississippi, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 57.6°F (14.2°C). In Petal, the average high-temperature in October decreases from a hot 87.8°F (31°C) in September to a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is also an enjoyable month in Petal, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C). November suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a warm 78.6°F (25.9°C) in October to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Petal, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.7°F (15.4°C) and an average low of 43.7°F (6.5°C). With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Petal's January weather reaches an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low of 39.7°F (4.3°C), making it the coldest month.

How much does it rain in Petal?

Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.42" (925mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through March and December.

How many days does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 1.5 snowfall days, and 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Petal?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

When it does not snow?

In Petal, snow does not fall in April through November.

When are the longest days?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 12min of daylight.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is June, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is July, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

What month is the hottest?

In Petal, the average temperatures in August are the highest, with a peak at 91.8°F (33.2°C) and a low of 73°F (22.8°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is November, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

Average temperature
Petal, MS

Average temperature - Petal, MS

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure
Petal, MS

Average pressure - Petal, MS

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed
Petal, MS

Average wind speed - Petal, MS

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

Average humidity
Petal, MS

Average humidity - Petal, MS

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall
Petal, MS

Average rainfall - Petal, MS

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days
Petal, MS

Average rainfall days - Petal, MS

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall
Petal, MS

Average snowfall - Petal, MS

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days
Petal, MS

Average snowfall days - Petal, MS

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
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Average daylight / Average sunshine - Petal, MS

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days
Petal, MS

Average sunshine days - Petal, MS

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).

Average UV index
Petal, MS

Average UV index - Petal, MS

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average visibility
Petal, MS

Average visibility - Petal, MS

The months with the highest visibility are June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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