Jackson, MS weather in December
Expect cool weather with some rain in Jackson in December, with highs near 60°F and lows near 39°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in. It is one of the coolest months in Jackson.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:44 am / 4:55 pm | 7:01 am / 5:05 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 10.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical December day
- 6 am43°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm47°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Jackson Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below11 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 5.1 in; a dry December brings about 3.9 in and a wet one about 5.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.5 in.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202015: average high 69°F
- Coolest December2000: average high 49°F
- Wettest December2008: 8.9 in
- Driest December1999: 2.8 in
- Highest reading84°F (December 26, 2015)
- Lowest reading15°F (December 31, 2000)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 60°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 39°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 9 | 7 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 10.1 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by -7°F from November and -3°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Metairie, LA160 mi · high 65°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Memphis, TN197 mi · high 53°F · 10 wet days
How Jackson ranks in December
- Normal high111th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Mississippi
- Wet days210th driest of 378
- Comfortable days97th most of 340
What to pack for Jackson in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 60°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
December has 500 heating degree days and 9 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Jackson in December?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 15°F (most recently on December 31, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Jackson in December?
About 10 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.1 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (8.9 in); the driest was in 1999 (2.8 in).
Does it snow in Jackson in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 0.5 in.
Is December a good time to visit Jackson?
December ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Jackson (53 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Jackson Intl Airport (USW00003940), 6.4 mi ENE of the city center, 296 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Jackson International Airport (722350-03940), 6.4 mi ENE of the city center, 296 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).