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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Jackson, WY Climate

Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →

38°F
Avg annual temp
37/100
Comfort score
17.6"
Annual precip

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Jackson

Jackson, Wyoming averages 38°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.

38°F
average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
37/100
comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
17.6"
annual precipitation · 78" snow

Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.

Avg Temperature

38°F (3°C)

Avg High

52°F

Avg Low

24°F

Annual Precip

17.6"

Annual Snow

78.2"

Comfort Score

37/100

Below Average

Climate Comfort Score

37/100

Below Average

Avg Annual Temperature

38°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

17.6"

Plus 78.2" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Jackson) 37.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Jackson area.

How Jackson compares to every U.S. city

Jackson's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities

PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals

37 Top 97% higher than 3% of 6,915 US cities

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Above this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Above this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Jackson

Methodology

The chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Jackson, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 26°F (-3°C) 6°F (-14°C) 16°F (-9°C)
February 30°F (-1°C) 9°F (-13°C) 20°F (-7°C)
March 40°F (5°C) 18°F (-8°C) 29°F (-2°C)
April 50°F (10°C) 26°F (-3°C) 38°F (3°C)
May 60°F (16°C) 32°F (0°C) 46°F (8°C)
June 70°F (21°C) 38°F (3°C) 54°F (12°C)
July 79°F (26°C) 41°F (5°C) 60°F (16°C)
August 78°F (26°C) 40°F (4°C) 59°F (15°C)
September 68°F (20°C) 33°F (0°C) 51°F (10°C)
October 55°F (13°C) 25°F (-4°C) 40°F (4°C)
November 38°F (3°C) 16°F (-9°C) 27°F (-3°C)
December 26°F (-3°C) 7°F (-14°C) 17°F (-9°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 1.4"

Snow: 19.1"

12.3 days with precipitation

February 1.4"

Snow: 15.6"

10.1 days with precipitation

March 1.3"

Snow: 9.2"

8.8 days with precipitation

April 1.5"

Snow: 4.2"

9.3 days with precipitation

May 1.8"

Snow: 0.6"

11.0 days with precipitation

June 1.6"

9.7 days with precipitation

July 1.1"

7.3 days with precipitation

August 1.1"

7.6 days with precipitation

September 1.6"

Snow: 0.1"

8.0 days with precipitation

October 1.6"

Snow: 2.0"

8.7 days with precipitation

November 1.4"

Snow: 11.0"

9.5 days with precipitation

December 1.8"

Snow: 16.4"

13.6 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

N/A

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

N/A

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

9,857

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

22

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Jackson's climate means for you

Jackson runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Energy bills track 9,857 heating and 22 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
  • Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings

These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Jackson, WY

Based on station USC00484910 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Jackson, Wyoming averages 38°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 52°F to a mean daily low of 24°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.

Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Jackson sees about 17.6 inches of precipitation a year, with 78.2 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. On the energy side, 9,857 heating degree days and 22 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Jackson scores 37/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Jackson, WY?
The average annual temperature in Jackson, Wyoming is 38°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Jackson get?
Jackson receives 17.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 78.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Jackson?
Jackson has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average), milder than 3% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Jackson?
Growing season data is not available for Jackson.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Jackson?
Jackson has 9,857 heating degree days and 22 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Jackson climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00484910 near Jackson.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00484910. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.