Jackson County Climate
Jackson County, Florida
Avg Annual Temp
68.3°F
Annual Precip
51.1"
Annual Snowfall
—
Extreme Heat Days
99.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Jackson County Weather
A mild climate with southern warmth
Jackson County averages 68.3°F annually, staying roughly 15 degrees above the national median. It experiences a mix of humid subtropical heat and mild continental winters.
One of Florida's cooler northern counties
At 68.3°F, Jackson is 2.8 degrees cooler than the Florida state average. Its position on the Alabama border keeps it away from the peninsula's constant heat.
Slightly warmer than its western neighbors
Jackson is warmer than Holmes County (66.9°F) and Jefferson County (67.3°F). It receives 51.1 inches of annual rain, which is slightly below the state average.
Distinctive winters and hot, triple-digit summers
The county endures 100 days of extreme heat each year despite its northern location. Winter averages are a cool 53.7°F with no recorded snowfall.
Dual-purpose climate control is essential
HVAC systems must handle 51.8°F January nights and 100 days of extreme heat. Outdoor planning should account for 51.1 inches of annual rainfall.
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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.