Biloxi, Mississippi Weather
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Biloxi weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Light Drizzle——81°67°—
- FridayJun 5Heavy Drizzle63%0.08″83°67°+2°
- SaturdayJun 6Showers82%—82°76°-1°
- SundayJun 7Light Showers56%—86°77°+4°
- MondayJun 8Overcast15%—86°78°0°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast28%—89°75°+3°
- WednesdayJun 10Clear33%—89°76°0°
PM2.5 at 9.0 µg/m³ (AQI 50) with a 0.82 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points).
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 45 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 20 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 45
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 20
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 9.0 µg/m³ (AQI 50) with a 0.82 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.82
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
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
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Biloxi at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 14°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 — Biloxi
SPC has placed Biloxi 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
Biloxi's warmest month is July (~83°F mean) and its coldest is January (~52°F). Rainfall peaks in July (7.2 inches) and bottoms out in October (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
Biloxi sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Jackson, MS, Gulfport, MS, Hattiesburg, MS, Southaven, MS, Olive Branch, MS.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Biloxi?
- Biloxi's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Biloxi?
- July is the wettest month with about 7.2 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 63 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Biloxi?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 83°F.
- What is the coldest month in Biloxi?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 52°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Biloxi?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Biloxi get?
- Biloxi averages about 74 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Biloxi?
- Biloxi's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Biloxi, Mississippi sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 52°F while July averages 83°F — a 31°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Biloxi receives about 63 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 74 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (30.4°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.