Jackson County Climate
Jackson County, Oklahoma
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
61.9°F
Annual Precip
28.2"
Annual Snowfall
3.4"
Extreme Heat Days
100
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
7b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
5,448
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Jackson County
Climate Verdict
Jackson County has a warm, averaging 61.9°F year-round, moderate rainfall of 28.2 inches per year, significant summer heat with 100.2 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 3.4 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 39.4°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 84.1°F. The 45°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Summer outdoor activities should be planned for early morning or evening to avoid extreme heat.
Regional Context
Jackson County closely matches the Oklahoma statewide average temperature of 60.4°F, it is also noticeably drier, receiving 9.0 inches less precipitation than the state average, the county experiences 23.789050925925892 more extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Jackson County Weather
Sun-drenched southwest Oklahoma
Jackson County is warm and dry, with a 61.9°F annual average and only 28.2 inches of rain. This puts it above the national temperature median and below the national precipitation average.
Warmer than the Oklahoma norm
Jackson is 1.5 degrees warmer than the Oklahoma state average of 60.4°F. It is also significantly drier, receiving about 9 inches less rain than the state average of 37.2 inches.
Extreme heat is the norm
Similar to neighbor Harmon County, Jackson is defined by heat, recording 100 days of temperatures at or above 90°F. It receives slightly more rain than Harmon but remains part of the dry southwest.
A century of heat days
Summers are intense, featuring a July average of 84.1°F and 100 extreme heat days. Winters are relatively mild and dry, with a 41.1°F average and just 3.4 inches of snow.
Landscaping for heat and drought
Extreme heat management is the priority here, as residents face 100 days of 90-degree weather annually. Drought-resistant landscaping is recommended to cope with the low 28.2-inch rainfall.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.