Gulfport, Mississippi Weather
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Gulfport weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast——84°69°—
- FridayJun 5Light Drizzle47%0.02″85°68°+1°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Showers84%0.01″80°76°-5°
- SundayJun 7Light Showers52%—86°76°+6°
- MondayJun 8Overcast10%—86°77°0°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast19%—90°74°+4°
- WednesdayJun 10Partly Cloudy27%—90°76°0°
Ozone at AQI 55 now. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±4 points). With UV 8.8 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 64 by mid-afternoon.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 55 now. With UV 8.8 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 64 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 55
- UV peak
- 8.8 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 64
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.67 with 15 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.67
- Wind
- breezy
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- transport
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 3:57 AM
- Moonset
- 2:23 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Gulfport at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 18 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Gulfport
SPC has placed Gulfport in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Gulfport's peak heat with temperatures averaging around 83°F, while January delivers the year's coldest conditions at roughly 52°F. Rainfall reaches its maximum in July at 7.2 inches and drops to its annual low in October with 3.7 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 4.9″ | 6 |
| February | 56° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| March | 61° | 5.2″ | 6 |
| April | 68° | 5.5″ | 5 |
| May | 75° | 4.7″ | 5 |
| June | 81° | 6.9″ | 8 |
| July | 83° | 7.2″ | 9 |
| August | 83° | 6.5″ | 9 |
| September | 79° | 5.2″ | 6 |
| October | 70° | 3.7″ | 4 |
| November | 60° | 4.0″ | 5 |
| December | 54° | 4.5″ | 6 |
Regional context
Gulfport belongs to the humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Jackson, MS, Hattiesburg, MS, Southaven, MS, Biloxi, MS, Olive Branch, MS.
Naturalist notes
Magnolia trees begin their spectacular bloom in late May, filling the air with their distinctive lemony fragrance.
Northern mockingbirds establish territories and begin their complex singing displays throughout April and May.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Gulfport?
- The last spring frost in Gulfport typically occurs around mid-March, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Gulfport?
- July stands as the wettest month, delivering about 7.2 inches of rain on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 63 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Gulfport?
- July typically records the highest temperatures, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Gulfport?
- January typically brings the lowest temperatures, averaging about 52°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Gulfport?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Gulfport get?
- Gulfport experiences about 74 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Gulfport?
- Gulfport's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP code provides the current zone designation.
Climate
Gulfport, Mississippi experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Temperatures hover near 52°F in January and average 83°F in July, creating a 31°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 63 inches, distributed across roughly 74 rainy days throughout the year.
Local weather patterns emerge from the city's latitude at 30.4°N, its proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what plants thrive, when frost threatens, and how daily weather unfolds.