Laurel, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 11.9 °C (low) to 24.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1503.7 Millimeters. Laurel 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 | 2.2 °C | 14.9 °C | 150.62 mm |
| February | 4 °C | 17.2 °C | 131.57 mm |
| March | 7.4 °C | 21.2 °C | 149.86 mm |
| April | 11.2 °C | 24.9 °C | 128.27 mm |
| May | 16.1 °C | 28.8 °C | 109.22 mm |
| June | 20.2 °C | 31.8 °C | 132.59 mm |
| July | 21.6 °C | 32.9 °C | 138.68 mm |
| August | 21.2 °C | 32.8 °C | 136.14 mm |
| September | 18.4 °C | 30.8 °C | 97.79 mm |
| October | 11.7 °C | 25.8 °C | 80.26 mm |
| November | 6 °C | 20.1 °C | 109.98 mm |
| December | 3.3 °C | 15.8 °C | 138.68 mm |
| Annual | 11.9 °C | 24.8 °C | 1503.66 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 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |