January weather in Petal, MS
The average temperature in Petal in January is 49.1°F (38.1°F–60.0°F). Average precipitation: 5.82 inches.
January is a winter month in Petal, and is cooler than the annual average of 66.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 10m. For travel, January is a wet month.
Avg High
60.0°F
Avg Low
38.1°F
Precipitation
5.82 in
Daylight
10h 10m
January records in Petal
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 81.0°F (2022) | 21.2°F (2018) | 1.13 in (2017) |
| January 2 | 81.0°F (2006) | 17.2°F (2018) | 2.62 in (2017) |
| January 3 | 79.0°F (2004) | 19.9°F (2008) | 2.24 in (2015) |
| January 4 | 78.1°F (2004) | 18.0°F (2001) | 0.56 in (2023) |
| January 5 | 77.0°F (2005) | 18.0°F (2010) | 1.48 in (2002) |
| January 6 | 80.1°F (2026) | 19.9°F (2010) | 0.98 in (2017) |
| January 7 | 81.0°F (2026) | 14.2°F (2014) | 1.40 in (2005) |
| January 8 | 81.0°F (2026) | 15.3°F (2014) | 1.53 in (2024) |
| January 9 | 79.0°F (2022) | 16.0°F (2010) | 4.17 in (2026) |
| January 10 | 75.0°F (2026) | 17.1°F (2010) | 2.23 in (2026) |
| January 11 | 79.0°F (2023) | 15.1°F (2010) | 1.40 in (2014) |
| January 12 | 79.0°F (2013) | 24.1°F (2011) | 0.62 in (2002) |
| January 13 | 80.1°F (2017) | 19.0°F (2011) | 1.41 in (2013) |
| January 14 | 77.0°F (2017) | 23.0°F (2012) | 0.97 in (2013) |
| January 15 | 77.0°F (2020) | 24.3°F (2018) | 0.49 in (2015) |
| January 16 | 79.0°F (2017) | 19.2°F (2024) | 1.36 in (2001) |
| January 17 | 81.0°F (2017) | 12.2°F (2018) | 2.24 in (2012) |
| January 18 | 82.0°F (2009) | 15.3°F (2018) | 0.87 in (2011) |
| January 19 | 75.0°F (2009) | 22.1°F (2018) | 1.57 in (2017) |
| January 20 | 78.1°F (2012) | 23.2°F (2025) | 1.30 in (2010) |
| January 21 | 81.0°F (2012) | 20.1°F (2025) | 2.26 in (2017) |
| January 22 | 75.0°F (2006) | 12.2°F (2025) | 1.81 in (2015) |
| January 23 | 81.0°F (2002) | 20.1°F (2022) | 2.86 in (2019) |
| January 24 | 78.1°F (2002) | 16.0°F (2003) | 1.69 in (2024) |
| January 25 | 78.1°F (2017) | 20.1°F (2025) | 0.48 in (2008) |
| January 26 | 75.0°F (2005) | 25.0°F (2026) | 1.97 in (2016) |
| January 27 | 75.0°F (2009) | 19.0°F (2026) | 4.59 in (2018) |
| January 28 | 79.0°F (2002) | 21.9°F (2004) | 0.36 in (2005) |
| January 29 | 80.1°F (2002) | 16.2°F (2014) | 1.34 in (2001) |
| January 30 | 79.0°F (2025) | 12.2°F (2014) | 1.85 in (2013) |
| January 31 | 82.9°F (2002) | 23.2°F (2014) | 1.74 in (2008) |