Ethel, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.9 °C (low) to 23.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1492.5 Millimeters. Ethel is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.7 °C | 12.6 °C | 134.37 mm |
| February | 2.2 °C | 15.1 °C | 135.38 mm |
| March | 6 °C | 19.6 °C | 146.05 mm |
| April | 10.2 °C | 23.8 °C | 150.11 mm |
| May | 15.2 °C | 27.7 °C | 120.14 mm |
| June | 19.4 °C | 31.2 °C | 107.95 mm |
| July | 21.2 °C | 32.6 °C | 134.62 mm |
| August | 20.6 °C | 32.5 °C | 109.73 mm |
| September | 17.1 °C | 29.9 °C | 99.82 mm |
| October | 10.7 °C | 24.6 °C | 98.55 mm |
| November | 4.9 °C | 18.4 °C | 115.32 mm |
| December | 2 °C | 13.8 °C | 140.46 mm |
| Annual | 10.9 °C | 23.5 °C | 1492.5 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |