Jackson, MS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Jackson, a city in Hinds County, Mississippi.
Today
94°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 97. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Jackson
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 94°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Tonight | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 96°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 1% |
| Thursday | 96°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 7% |
| Thursday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog | 0 to 5 mph S | 7% |
| Friday | 96°F | Patchy Fog then Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 14% |
| Friday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 14% |
| Saturday | 96°F | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph S | 19% |
| Saturday Night | 75°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 19% |
| Sunday | 95°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 25% |
| Sunday Night | 75°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 25% |
| Monday | 95°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph S | 32% |
| Monday Night | 75°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 32% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Jackson (32.316, -90.213). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Jackson
Last spring frost
Mar 6
First fall frost
Nov 19
Growing season
258 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Jackson: nearby ZIP 39203 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Mississippi frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Jackson Hawkins Fld, Ms (2.3 mi from Jackson). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.