Petal, MS weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Petal now
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Petal weather by the hour
Petal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Petal.
This week in Petal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Petal
What is the weather usually like in Petal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 58.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,497 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Petal: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HATTIESBURG CHAIN MUNI AP, MS US (USW00013833), adjusted for the elevation of Petal.
Petal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Petal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Petal?
Petal has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 58.9 inches (1,497 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Petal is March–April and October–November. At 157 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Petal
What is the hottest month in Petal?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Petal?
January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Petal?
About 58.9 inches (1,497 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Petal?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Petal?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Petal have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Petal in November?
Highs average 69°F and lows 44°F, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Petal?
Around 6:23 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:59 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Petal weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Petal.
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