Jackson, MS weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Jackson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jackson.
This week in Jackson
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What is the weather usually like in Jackson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 51.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,304 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Jackson: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON HAWKINS FLD, MS US (USW00013927), adjusted for the elevation of Jackson.
Jackson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jackson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Jackson?
Jackson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 51.3 inches (1,304 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Jackson is March to May and October. At 279 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Jackson
What is the hottest month in Jackson?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Jackson?
January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Jackson?
About 51.3 inches (1,304 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Jackson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Jackson?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Jackson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Jackson in November?
Highs average 67°F and lows 45°F, with about 4.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Jackson?
Around 6:29 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:01 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Jackson weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Jackson.
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