Forrest, MS County has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Summers are typically long and very warm, with average high temperatures in the mid to upper 80s Fahrenheit (30掳C) and lows in the mid to upper 70s Fahrenheit (23掳C). Winters are mild, with average highs reaching the low to mid-50s Fahrenheit (12掳C) and lows in the mid-30s Fahrenheit (1掳C). The area receives an abundant amount of rainfall year-round due to its location in the Gulf Coast region. Spring is usually a pleasant time of year with plenty of sunshine and occasional showers.
Forrest County, Mississippi gets 60 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Forrest County averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Forrest County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Forrest County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 36
Rain: averages 60 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year