Jackson, MS weather in March
In March, Jackson sees highs around 69°F and lows around 46°F: mild, with some rain. There are about 10 days with rain. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 69°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 50°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:28 am / 5:58 pm | 6:50 am / 7:19 pm |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 12.5 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 March day
- 6 am50°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 am57°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon65°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm67°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm56°Fdew point 47°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°F16 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 below3 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 5.7 in; a dry March brings about 3.9 in and a wet one about 7.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 77°F
- Coolest March2001: average high 62°F
- Wettest March2016: 12.2 in
- Driest March2007: 0.9 in
- Highest reading88°F (March 26, 2020)
- Lowest reading16°F (March 9, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 69°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 46°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 16 | 14 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 12.0 h | 13.0 h |
Highs change by +7°F from February and +8°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: New Orleans, LA162 mi · high 75°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Memphis, TN197 mi · high 64°F · 12 wet days
How Jackson ranks in March
- Normal high109th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Mississippi
- Wet days225th driest of 378
- Comfortable days73rd most of 339
What to pack for Jackson in March
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 14; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 2. All frost dates for Jackson.
Heating and cooling
March has 253 heating degree days and 33 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Jackson in March?
The normal high is 69°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 16°F (March 9, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Jackson in March?
About 10 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.7 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (12.2 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Jackson in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 0.1 in.
Is March a good time to visit Jackson?
March ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Jackson (67 out of 100). It has about 16 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).