Jackson, MS weather in November
Jackson is mild in November, with some rain: highs average 67°F and nights drop to about 44°F. There are about 9 days with rain. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:17 am / 5:10 pm | 6:43 am / 4:55 pm |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 10.2 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 November day
- 6 am47°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Jackson Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry November brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 6.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202001: average high 74°F
- Coolest November1997: average high 61°F
- Wettest November2015: 9.0 in
- Driest November2009: 0.9 in
- Highest reading87°F (November 2, 2016)
- Lowest reading22°F (November 13, 2019)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 78°F | 67°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 44°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 15 | 9 |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 10.5 h | 10.1 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -7°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: New Orleans, LA162 mi · high 73°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Little Rock, AR208 mi · high 62°F · 9 wet days
How Jackson ranks in November
- Normal high114th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Mississippi
- Wet days223rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days86th most of 341
What to pack for Jackson in November
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in November
The first fall frost typically comes around Nov 14; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 31. All frost dates for Jackson.
Heating and cooling
November has 308 heating degree days and 20 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Jackson in November?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was 22°F (November 13, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Jackson in November?
About 9 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (9.0 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.9 in).
Is November a good time to visit Jackson?
November ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Jackson (64 out of 100). It has about 15 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).