Jackson County Climate
Jackson County, Alabama
Avg Annual Temp
59.5°F
Annual Precip
58.3"
Annual Snowfall
1.3"
Extreme Heat Days
48.13333333333333
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Jackson County Weather
Milder temperatures in the northern hills
Jackson County averages 59.5°F, making it significantly cooler than the state average and closer to the national median. This North Alabama region experiences a tempered version of the humid subtropical climate.
One of Alabama's coolest counties
Ranking as one of the state's cooler counties, its 59.5°F average sits nearly four degrees below the state norm. Elevation and latitude contribute to this milder profile compared to central Alabama.
More snow than southern peers
The county receives 58.3 inches of rain, which is slightly more than the state average. It stands out in the region for its 1.3 inches of annual snowfall, which is high for Alabama.
Manageable summers and crisp winters
Summers are manageable with a 76.8°F average and only 48 extreme heat days. Winters are colder than the state average, dropping to a 41.9°F seasonal mean.
Winterize for the highland cold
Prepare for more freezing nights than southern neighbors by insulating pipes and keeping a snow shovel handy. Efficient heating is just as important as cooling in this northern climate.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.