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Phoenix, AZ vs Jackson, MS

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Highlights

On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Jackson. Phoenix averages 299 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Jackson, Mississippi gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. Phoenix, Arizona gets 9.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Jackson averages 0.5 inches of snow per year. Phoenix averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.


Weather Highlights

Jackson, Mississippi
Summer High:
the July high is around 91.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35.4
Rain: averages 54 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.5 inches of snow a year

Phoenix, Arizona
Summer High:
the July high is around 104.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43.2
Rain: averages 9.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
Jackson

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Jackson is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Mississippi.

7.1 / 10
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Jackson, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Phoenix

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Phoenix is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Arizona.

7.3 / 10
April, March and November are the most pleasant months in Phoenix, while July and August are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - Phoenix, AZ

4 PM PST

Sunny

93°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny94° / 72°WSW 10 mph
FridaySunny99° / 73°S 0 to 10 mph
SaturdaySunny100° / 71°S 0 to 10 mph
SundaySunny97° / 70°S 0 to 10 mph
MondaySunny94° / 68°S 0 to 10 mph
TuesdaySunny93° / 68°S 0 to 5 mph
WednesdaySunny96° / 68°S 0 to 5 mph

Today's Weather - Jackson, MS

4 PM PST

Mostly Sunny

87°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonMostly Sunny87° / 65°ESE 5 mph
FridayChance Showers And Thunderstorms81° / 68°S 5 to 10 mph
SaturdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms82° / 65°SW 5 mph
SundaySunny87° / 65°NNW 0 to 5 mph
MondaySunny90° / 68°SSW 0 to 5 mph
TuesdaySunny91° / 70°S 5 to 10 mph
WednesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms88° / 70°SW 5 to 10 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthPhoenix, AZJackson, MS
January67° / 43°57° / 35°
February70° / 46°61° / 39°
March76° / 50°69° / 45°
April84° / 57°76° / 52°
May94° / 65°83° / 62°
June102° / 73°90° / 68°
July105° / 80°92° / 71°
August103° / 80°92° / 71°
September98° / 73°87° / 65°
October88° / 61°78° / 53°
November75° / 49°68° / 44°
December65° / 42°59° / 38°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Phoenix / Jackson
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 01 / 134 / 100 / 0
February0 / 00 / 74 / 90 / 0
March1 / 00 / 34 / 90 / 0
April8 / 00 / 02 / 70 / 0
May22 / 30 / 01 / 90 / 0
June29 / 150 / 00 / 90 / 0
July31 / 220 / 04 / 100 / 0
August31 / 210 / 04 / 90 / 0
September28 / 100 / 03 / 70 / 0
October13 / 10 / 02 / 80 / 0
November1 / 00 / 42 / 80 / 0
December0 / 02 / 114 / 100 / 0
July is the hottest month for Phoenix with an average high temperature of 104.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Phoenix, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Phoenix are March, November and April.

August is the hottest month for Jackson with an average high temperature of 91.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Mississippi. In Jackson, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Jackson are October, April and May.


December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Phoenix with an average of 42.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Arizona.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Jackson with an average of 35.4°. This is warmer than most places in Mississippi.



In Phoenix, there are 163.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.

In Jackson, there are 72.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Mississippi.



In Phoenix, there are 3.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.

In Jackson, there are 37.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Mississippi.



In Phoenix, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In Jackson, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Mississippi.



August is the wettest month in Phoenix with 1.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 35% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.2 inches in Phoenix means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.


December is the wettest month in Jackson with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is September with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.0 inches in Jackson means that it is drier than most places in Mississippi.


August is the rainiest month in Phoenix with 4.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 33.1 rainy days annually in Phoenix, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

July is the rainiest month in Jackson with 9.9 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 6.7 rainy days. There are 104.3 rainy days annually in Jackson, which is rainier than most places in Mississippi. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.



There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Phoenix, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona.

An annual snowfall of 0.5 inches in Jackson means that it is about average compared to other places in Mississippi.



Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Phoenix.

December is the snowiest month in Jackson with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.


DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.


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85032, 85033, 85041, 85008, 85035, 85037, 85022, 85009, 85254, 85339, 47 total
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39212, 39209, 39211, 39206, 39213, 39204, 39202, 39203, 39216, 39217, 13 total

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