Forest, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 11.2 °C (low) to 24.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1509.3 Millimeters. Forest 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. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.4 °C | 14.1 °C | 137.67 mm |
| February | 3.2 °C | 16.5 °C | 143.51 mm |
| March | 6.6 °C | 20.8 °C | 145.29 mm |
| April | 10.6 °C | 24.7 °C | 154.43 mm |
| May | 15.3 °C | 28.5 °C | 105.66 mm |
| June | 19.4 °C | 31.9 °C | 115.82 mm |
| July | 20.9 °C | 33.1 °C | 139.7 mm |
| August | 20.5 °C | 33.1 °C | 119.38 mm |
| September | 17.5 °C | 30.8 °C | 92.71 mm |
| October | 11.1 °C | 25.8 °C | 92.46 mm |
| November | 5.3 °C | 19.6 °C | 118.62 mm |
| December | 2.7 °C | 15.2 °C | 144.02 mm |
| Annual | 11.2 °C | 24.5 °C | 1509.27 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 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |