Jackson, NC has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. On average, the summer temperatures are in the low 90s while winter temperatures range from the mid-20s to mid-40s. The area experiences an average of 44 inches of rain per year and an average of 48 inches of snow per year. There are occasional thunderstorms that can produce hailstorms during the summer months. In addition, Jackson occasionally gets hit by hurricanes, though usually not as severely as other parts of North Carolina.
Jackson, North Carolina gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Jackson averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Jackson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Jackson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year