Pontotoc, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.4 °C (low) to 22.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1497.6 Millimeters. Pontotoc is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.3 °C | 11.1 °C | 126.49 mm |
| February | 1.5 °C | 13.4 °C | 131.32 mm |
| March | 5.4 °C | 18.6 °C | 135.64 mm |
| April | 9.9 °C | 23.4 °C | 150.88 mm |
| May | 15 °C | 27.4 °C | 143.76 mm |
| June | 19.2 °C | 30.7 °C | 130.05 mm |
| July | 20.9 °C | 32.4 °C | 108.2 mm |
| August | 20.2 °C | 32.3 °C | 110.49 mm |
| September | 16.5 °C | 29.5 °C | 91.69 mm |
| October | 10.3 °C | 24.2 °C | 96.01 mm |
| November | 4.6 °C | 17.3 °C | 111.76 mm |
| December | 1.5 °C | 12.3 °C | 161.29 mm |
| Annual | 10.4 °C | 22.7 °C | 1497.58 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |