Starkville, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.9 °C (low) to 23.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1499.6 Millimeters. Starkville 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 | 0.4 °C | 11.9 °C | 133.35 mm |
| February | 2.2 °C | 14.6 °C | 148.84 mm |
| March | 6.1 °C | 19.2 °C | 136.4 mm |
| April | 10.3 °C | 23.3 °C | 155.7 mm |
| May | 15.3 °C | 27.4 °C | 112.78 mm |
| June | 19.6 °C | 31 °C | 121.67 mm |
| July | 21.4 °C | 32.6 °C | 121.16 mm |
| August | 20.7 °C | 32.5 °C | 115.57 mm |
| September | 17.2 °C | 29.8 °C | 103.38 mm |
| October | 10.7 °C | 24.4 °C | 95.5 mm |
| November | 4.8 °C | 17.9 °C | 113.79 mm |
| December | 1.9 °C | 13.3 °C | 141.48 mm |
| Annual | 10.9 °C | 23.2 °C | 1499.62 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 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |