Jackson, MS Weather
Jackson hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 99°F (37°C) is about 9°F (5°C) above the typical August high of 90°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Jackson weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Jackson looks sunny, with a high of 98° and an overnight low of 72°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Jackson 14-day forecast
About the weather in Jackson
Located in Mississippi, United States, Jackson experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 91°F (33°C) in July and dip to about 57°F (14°C) in January, with around 57.6 inches (1462 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Jackson weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 91°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 57°F (14°C)
- Record high: 103°F (39°C) · Record low: 12°F (-11°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: April (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 91°F (33°C) and overnight lows stay near 74°F (23°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 57°F (14°C) and lows around 38°F (3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 103°F (39°C) and dropped as low as 12°F (-11°C).
Rain, sun and snow
April is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.9 inches (176 mm) of rain over 10 days, while September is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.0 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Jackson is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Jackson brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Jackson brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Jackson stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (16°C) and nights around 42°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Jackson by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 38° | 10 | 5.3 in | 6.9 h/day | 74% |
| February | 62° | 43° | 12 | 5.6 in | 7.0 h/day | 76% |
| March | 69° | 50° | 12 | 6.0 in | 8.4 h/day | 75% |
| April | 74° | 54° | 10 | 6.9 in | 9.3 h/day | 74% |
| May | 83° | 63° | 12 | 4.9 in | 11.1 h/day | 75% |
| June | 89° | 70° | 13 | 4.2 in | 12.0 h/day | 74% |
| July | 91° | 74° | 15 | 4.6 in | 11.8 h/day | 75% |
| August | 90° | 73° | 14 | 4.8 in | 10.8 h/day | 74% |
| September | 88° | 68° | 8 | 2.9 in | 10.6 h/day | 69% |
| October | 79° | 58° | 6 | 3.5 in | 9.3 h/day | 67% |
| November | 67° | 48° | 9 | 4.0 in | 7.9 h/day | 74% |
| December | 61° | 44° | 11 | 5.0 in | 6.7 h/day | 77% |