Jackson, MS weather in January
Expect cool weather with some rain in Jackson in January, with highs near 57°F and lows near 37°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. It is one of the coolest months in Jackson.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 37°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 5:06 pm | 6:55 am / 5:32 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.6 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 January day
- 6 am41°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon53°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm55°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 38°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°F7 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 below12 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 5.4 in; a dry January brings about 3.8 in and a wet one about 6.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202017: average high 66°F
- Coolest January1994: average high 51°F
- Wettest January2020: 13.8 in
- Driest January2003: 1.3 in
- Highest reading83°F (January 31, 2002)
- Lowest reading10°F (January 17, 2018)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 57°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 37°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 7 | 11 |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 10.3 h | 11.1 h |
Highs change by -3°F from December and +5°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Metairie, LA160 mi · high 63°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Memphis, TN197 mi · high 51°F · 10 wet days
How Jackson ranks in January
- Normal high135th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Mississippi
- Wet days199th driest of 378
- Comfortable days107th most of 339
What to pack for Jackson in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 37°F, highs near 57°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
January has 562 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Jackson in January?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 37°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 10°F (January 17, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Jackson in January?
About 10 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.4 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (13.8 in); the driest was in 2003 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Jackson in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 0.2 in.
Is January a good time to visit Jackson?
January ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Jackson (50 out of 100). It has about 7 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).