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Needles, CA vs Jackson, MS

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Highlights

On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Jackson. Needles averages 281 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Jackson, Mississippi gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. Needles, California gets 5.6 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. Needles 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

Needles, California
Summer High: the July high is around 110.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43.6
Rain: averages 5.6 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.

Needles

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Needles is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in California.

7.1 / 10

November, March and April are the most pleasant months in Needles, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Needles, CA	Jackson, MS
January	65° / 44°	57° / 35°
February	70° / 46°	61° / 39°
March	78° / 51°	69° / 45°
April	86° / 57°	76° / 52°
May	96° / 67°	83° / 62°
June	106° / 75°	90° / 68°
July	110° / 82°	92° / 71°
August	108° / 81°	92° / 71°
September	102° / 73°	87° / 65°
October	89° / 61°	78° / 53°
November	74° / 50°	68° / 44°
December	64° / 43°	59° / 38°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Needles / Jackson

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	1 / 13	4 / 10	0 / 0
February	0 / 0	0 / 7	4 / 9	0 / 0
March	2 / 0	0 / 3	3 / 9	0 / 0
April	11 / 0	0 / 0	1 / 7	0 / 0
May	24 / 3	0 / 0	1 / 9	0 / 0
June	29 / 15	0 / 0	0 / 9	0 / 0
July	31 / 22	0 / 0	1 / 10	0 / 0
August	31 / 21	0 / 0	2 / 9	0 / 0
September	28 / 10	0 / 0	2 / 7	0 / 0
October	15 / 1	0 / 0	1 / 8	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	0 / 4	1 / 8	0 / 0
December	0 / 0	1 / 11	2 / 10	0 / 0

July is the hottest month for Needles with an average high temperature of 110.3°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in California. In Needles, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Needles are March, November and February.

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 Needles with an average of 42.8°. This is warmer than most places in California.

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

In Needles, there are 171.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in California.

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

In Needles, there are 2.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

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

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.

February is the wettest month in Needles with 1.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 45% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 5.6 inches in Needles means that it is one of the driest places in California.

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.

January is the rainiest month in Needles with 3.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 22.3 rainy days annually in Needles, which is one of the least rainy places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 41% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 17% 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 Needles, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.

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 Needles.

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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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Needles, CA vs Jackson, MS

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Needles / Jackson

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Needles with an average of 42.8°. This is warmer than most places in California.

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

In Needles, there are 171.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in California.

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

In Needles, there are 2.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

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

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

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 Needles.

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

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Needles / Jackson

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Needles with an average of 42.8°. This is warmer than most places in California.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Jackson with an average of 35.4°. This is warmer than most places in Mississippi.

In Needles, there are 171.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in California.In Jackson, there are 72.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Mississippi.

In Needles, there are 2.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.In Jackson, there are 37.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Mississippi.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Needles, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.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 Needles.December is the snowiest month in Jackson with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

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December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Needles with an average of 42.8°. This is warmer than most places in California.

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

In Needles, there are 171.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in California.

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

In Needles, there are 2.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

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

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

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 Needles.

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