August weather in Petal, MS
The average temperature in Petal in August is 81.8°F (71.8°F–91.8°F). Average precipitation: 4.75 inches.
August is a summer month in Petal, and is warmer than the annual average of 66.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 9m. For travel, August is hot.
Avg High
91.8°F
Avg Low
71.8°F
Precipitation
4.75 in
Daylight
13h 9m
August records in Petal
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 100.0°F (2010) | 66.0°F (2017) | 1.62 in (2018) |
| August 2 | 102.9°F (2010) | 68.0°F (2015) | 0.51 in (2003) |
| August 3 | 100.0°F (2010) | 66.9°F (2001) | 1.11 in (2003) |
| August 4 | 100.9°F (2023) | 69.1°F (2021) | 0.41 in (2006) |
| August 5 | 104.0°F (2023) | 64.9°F (2021) | 1.01 in (2002) |
| August 6 | 102.9°F (2023) | 66.9°F (2004) | 1.46 in (2012) |
| August 7 | 102.9°F (2023) | 62.1°F (2004) | 0.86 in (2008) |
| August 8 | 100.0°F (2015) | 64.9°F (2004) | 1.55 in (2017) |
| August 9 | 102.9°F (2023) | 63.0°F (2008) | 1.29 in (2012) |
| August 10 | 102.9°F (2023) | 64.9°F (2002) | 1.23 in (2017) |
| August 11 | 104.0°F (2023) | 66.0°F (2002) | 1.47 in (2017) |
| August 12 | 105.1°F (2023) | 64.9°F (2004) | 0.88 in (2008) |
| August 13 | 104.0°F (2023) | 57.9°F (2004) | 1.66 in (2013) |
| August 14 | 105.1°F (2023) | 55.9°F (2004) | 1.00 in (2024) |
| August 15 | 102.9°F (2006) | 55.0°F (2004) | 1.28 in (2021) |
| August 16 | 98.1°F (2000) | 57.0°F (2004) | 1.20 in (2003) |
| August 17 | 99.0°F (2023) | 57.0°F (2004) | 1.01 in (2008) |
| August 18 | 104.0°F (2023) | 57.9°F (2004) | 2.28 in (2018) |
| August 19 | 105.1°F (2023) | 66.0°F (2004) | 0.94 in (2018) |
| August 20 | 102.0°F (2023) | 69.1°F (2020) | 0.80 in (2019) |
| August 21 | 100.9°F (2023) | 66.0°F (2020) | 1.68 in (2016) |
| August 22 | 102.9°F (2023) | 66.0°F (2012) | 2.10 in (2022) |
| August 23 | 105.1°F (2023) | 61.0°F (2009) | 1.81 in (2011) |
| August 24 | 105.1°F (2023) | 57.9°F (2009) | 1.15 in (2022) |
| August 25 | 104.0°F (2023) | 60.1°F (2009) | 1.62 in (2019) |
| August 26 | 107.1°F (2023) | 59.0°F (2015) | 1.40 in (2019) |
| August 27 | 106.0°F (2023) | 57.9°F (2015) | 1.69 in (2001) |
| August 28 | 100.0°F (2023) | 62.1°F (2015) | 1.56 in (2012) |
| August 29 | 104.0°F (2000) | 66.0°F (2011) | 4.96 in (2012) |
| August 30 | 104.0°F (2000) | 66.9°F (2011) | 3.79 in (2021) |
| August 31 | 99.0°F (2011) | 66.0°F (2009) | 1.14 in (2000) |