The weather in Jackson is warm and humid in summer (June to August), and fairly mild in winter (December to February), and temperature extremes are rare. Summer temperatures average between 68°F (20°C) and 90°F (32°C), while winter temperatures average between 35°F (2°C) and 60°F (15°C). Rainfall is fairly high, and can occur at any time of year. In the late summer and autumn, Jackson is sometimes in the path of hurricanes moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. Tornadoes are also a threat between February and May.
