Jackson Weather History
Mississippi · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Jackson sits 3596km from the equator, 85m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and rain year round (Humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 40.7°C, set 2000-08-30, its record low -15.2°C, set 1989-12-23.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jackson
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Jackson?
The highest temperature in this record for Jackson is 40.7°C, measured on 2000-08-30. That is a recorded daily value from Jackson's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Jackson?
The lowest temperature in this record for Jackson is -15.2°C, measured on 1989-12-23. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Jackson get a year?
Jackson averages 1269mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 121 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Jackson?
On 2011-09-05, 175.9mm fell on Jackson, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 14% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Jackson get a year?
Jackson averages 3440 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 9.4 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Jackson?
Across the summer months Jackson averages a daytime high near 32.2°C, while winter nights average 4.3°C. The seasons here are set from Jackson's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Jackson?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Jackson is 68 km/h, on 2005-08-29. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
