Jackson, MS weather in February
Jackson is cool in February, with some rain: highs average 62°F and nights drop to about 40°F. Rain falls on about 10 days.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:54 am / 5:33 pm | 6:29 am / 5:57 pm |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 11.5 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 February day
- 6 am44°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon57°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm49°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°F11 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below8 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 5.1 in; a dry February brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 7.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 72°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 51°F
- Wettest February2018: 10.5 in
- Driest February2000: 1.3 in
- Highest reading86°F (February 22, 2018)
- Lowest reading10°F (February 5, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 62°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 40°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 11 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.1 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: New Orleans, LA162 mi · high 68°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Memphis, TN197 mi · high 56°F · 10 wet days
How Jackson ranks in February
- Normal high124th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Mississippi
- Wet days247th driest of 378
- Comfortable days90th most of 340
What to pack for Jackson in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 62°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
February has 404 heating degree days and 9 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Jackson in February?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 10°F (most recently on February 5, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Jackson in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.1 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (10.5 in); the driest was in 2000 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Jackson in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 0.2 in.
Is February a good time to visit Jackson?
February ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Jackson (59 out of 100). It has about 11 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).