Jackson, MS weather in June
Jackson is hot and oppressively humid in June, with some rain: highs average 90°F and nights drop to about 69°F. There are about 10 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 25
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 72°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:54 am / 8:02 pm | 5:57 am / 8:11 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 14.2 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 June day
- 6 am72°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 am81°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 69°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Jackson Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more18 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more25 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry June brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 6.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202011: average high 96°F
- Coolest June1997: average high 86°F
- Wettest June1997: 8.4 in
- Driest June2009: 0.5 in
- Highest reading101°F (June 5, 2011)
- Lowest reading51°F (June 2, 1993)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 90°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 69°F | 72°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 14.2 h | 14.0 h |
Highs change by +6°F from May and +2°F into July.
How Jackson ranks in June
- Normal high83rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Mississippi
- Wet days180th driest of 378
- Comfortable days264th most of 340
What to pack for Jackson in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 25 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 90°F
Heating and cooling
June has 0 heating degree days and 439 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Jackson in June?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 101°F (most recently on June 5, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Jackson in June?
About 10 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (8.5 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.5 in).
Is June a good time to visit Jackson?
June ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Jackson (41 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 18 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).