Fernwood, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 12.6 °C (low) to 25.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1721.6 Millimeters. Fernwood is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1 °C | 15.3 °C | 171.2 mm |
| February | 4.8 °C | 17.7 °C | 147.57 mm |
| March | 8.4 °C | 21.7 °C | 152.91 mm |
| April | 11.9 °C | 25 °C | 155.19 mm |
| May | 16.6 °C | 28.9 °C | 119.38 mm |
| June | 20.5 °C | 32.1 °C | 150.62 mm |
| July | 21.7 °C | 33 °C | 171.7 mm |
| August | 21.6 °C | 33.1 °C | 162.81 mm |
| September | 18.9 °C | 30.8 °C | 115.32 mm |
| October | 12.6 °C | 26.4 °C | 108.46 mm |
| November | 7.1 °C | 20.5 °C | 119.63 mm |
| December | 4.3 °C | 16.4 °C | 146.81 mm |
| Annual | 12.6 °C | 25.1 °C | 1721.6 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |