Jackson, NC weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Jackson now

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Jackson weather by the hour

Jackson weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jackson.

This week in Jackson

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jackson

What is the weather usually like in Jackson?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°59°77°94°50°29°Jan54°30°Feb61°36°Mar71°45°Apr78°55°May86°64°Jun89°68°Jul87°67°Aug82°61°Sep72°48°Oct61°38°Nov53°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan2.9"Feb4.4"Mar3.6"Apr4.0"May4.7"Jun6.0"Jul5.2"Aug5.2"Sep3.8"Oct3.6"Nov3.7"Dec

Best time to visit Jackson: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON, NC US (USC00314456), adjusted for the elevation of Jackson.

Jackson weather month by month

January
50° 29°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
February
54° 30°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
March
61° 36°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
71° 45°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 55°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 64°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 68°F
6.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 67°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
82° 61°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
72° 48°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
61° 38°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
53° 32°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Jackson through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:19 PM10 h 0 min
February6:55 AM5:51 PM10 h 56 min
March7:18 AM7:18 PM11 h 59 min
April6:34 AM7:44 PM13 h 10 min
May6:01 AM8:10 PM14 h 9 min
June5:49 AM8:30 PM14 h 40 min
July6:02 AM8:29 PM14 h 26 min
August6:26 AM8:01 PM13 h 35 min
September6:50 AM7:18 PM12 h 27 min
October7:15 AM6:35 PM11 h 19 min
November6:45 AM5:02 PM10 h 16 min
December7:12 AM4:57 PM9 h 44 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Jackson?

Jackson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Jackson is April–May and September–October. At 102 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?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Jackson?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Jackson?

About 50.9 inches (1,293 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Jackson?

Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Jackson?

April–May and September–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 61°F and lows 38°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Jackson?

Around 6:45 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:02 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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