Jackson, MS weather in July
In July, Jackson sees highs around 92°F and lows around 72°F: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. There are about 11 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Jackson. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 72°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 29
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 72°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:57 am / 8:11 pm | 6:14 am / 7:59 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.7 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 July day
- 6 am74°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 am83°Fdew point 72°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 71°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 70°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 72°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Jackson Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 4 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more24 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more29 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 5.0 in; a dry July brings about 3.3 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.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202000: average high 96°F
- Coolest July1994: average high 88°F
- Wettest July2002: 9.5 in
- Driest July1997: 1.1 in
- Highest reading102°F (July 10, 2011)
- Lowest reading59°F (July 30, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 92°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 72°F | 72°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 14.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +2°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: Shreveport, LA209 mi · high 94°F · 8 wet days
How Jackson ranks in July
- Normal high97th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Mississippi
- Wet days293rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days299th most of 340
What to pack for Jackson in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F and about 29 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.0 hours of daylight and highs near 92°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 532 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Jackson in July?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 72°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 102°F (most recently on July 10, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Jackson in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.0 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2002 (9.5 in); the driest was in 1997 (1.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Jackson?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Jackson (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 24 days at 90°F or hotter. 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).