Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Jackson features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 11 °C (51 °F) and 28 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -9 °C (17 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (104 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1442 mm (56.8 inches) and receives 137 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Jackson enjoys an average of 3134 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 7 minutes to 14 hours 9 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Jackson are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 27 to 28 °C (80 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 11 to 14 °C (51 - 57 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Jackson experiences 190 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 11 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 28°C (83°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
37°C (100°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
| Mean maximum | 25°C (78°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
| Average high | 16°C (62°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (51°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
| Average low | 6°C (42°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
18°C (66°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
| Mean minimum | -4°C (25°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
| Minimum | -9°C (17°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
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Jackson usually has the most precipitation in June, July and December, with an average of 15 rainy days and 151 mm (5.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Jackson are February, May and November. On average, 96 mm (3.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 118 (4.6) | 107 (4.2) | 113 (4.4) | 129 (5.1) | 111 (4.4) | 179 (7.0) | 134 (5.3) | 119 (4.7) | 112 (4.4) | 113 (4.5) | 69 (2.7) | 139 (5.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 12 |
The sunniest months in Jackson are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 10 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Jackson: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 6 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 171 | 182 | 248 | 284 | 319 | 288 | 318 | 308 | 286 | 270 | 254 | 201 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 20m | 11h 4m | 12h 0m | 12h 57m | 13h 45m | 14h 9m | 13h 56m | 13h 13m | 12h 18m | 11h 21m | 10h 31m | 10h 7m |
Jackson experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 11, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 6. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Jackson UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Jackson. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Jackson's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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