Climate for Station: Jackson Exp Stn, Tennessee, United States

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Tennessee, United States of America

2026-02-28 20:29

14.4°C

Feels 13.8°C

H: 27.9°C / L: 3.6°C

Precip: 0mm | Wind: 10.4 kph

▲ 14.6°C vs historical high

Clear

2026-03-01

H: 14.8°C

L: 9.6°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 16.6kph

▲ 1.7°C

2026-03-02

H: 21.4°C

L: 8.8°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 14kph

▲ 7.6°C

2026-03-03

H: 18.2°C

L: 13.9°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 25.6kph

▲ 4.2°C

2026-03-04

H: 22.6°C

L: 15.3°C

Rain: 85%

Rainfall: 5.62mm

Wind: 27.7kph

▲ 8.4°C

2026-03-05

H: 23.2°C

L: 16.7°C

Rain: 81%

Rainfall: 4.9mm

Wind: 20.2kph

▲ 8.1°C

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Climate Analysis & Overview

The Jackson Experiment Station in West Tennessee is experiencing a nuanced climate evolution, marked by a slight cooling in long-term high temperatures and a marginal increase in precipitation concentration. This station's climate story is set against the backdrop of regional efforts to manage climate variability.

Tennessee's Climate Context

Located in West Tennessee, the Jackson Experiment Station sits within a humid subtropical climate zone, characterised by hot summers and mild winters. The region's proximity to the Mississippi River influences its climate, providing moisture that contributes to its precipitation patterns. This geographical positioning plays a crucial role in the station's climate data, which reveals both subtle and significant shifts over time.

Temperature Trends: A Mixed Bag

Over the past decade, Jackson has experienced a warming trend in both high and low temperatures. Specifically, the 10-year trend shows a rise in high temperatures by 0.18°C (0.32°F) and a smaller increase in low temperatures by 0.05°C (0.10°F). However, when examining the all-time data, a different picture emerges. There is a slight cooling trend in high temperatures, with a fall of 0.05°C (0.09°F), while low temperatures have risen by 0.04°C (0.07°F). These contrasting trends highlight the complexity of climate dynamics at this station.

Precipitation Patterns: Concentration Shift

The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) at Jackson has seen a marginal increase from a baseline of 11.29 to a current value of 11.51. The PCI measures how precipitation is distributed over time, with higher values indicating more concentrated rainfall events. This slight increase suggests that precipitation is becoming marginally more concentrated, potentially leading to more intense but less frequent rainfall events. Although the change is not large, it is an important indicator of shifting precipitation dynamics.

Extreme Temperature Records

Jackson's temperature records underscore the region's climatic extremes, with a maximum recorded temperature of 43.3°C (109.9°F) and a minimum of -29.4°C (-20.9°F). These records reflect the station's capacity to experience significant thermal variability, a characteristic of its humid subtropical climate. Such extremes are essential considerations in regional climate planning and adaptation strategies.

Regional Climate Implications

The observed trends at the Jackson Experiment Station are relevant within the context of the United States' broader climate goals, which aim to mitigate the impacts of climate change through adaptation and resilience strategies. The slight cooling in long-term high temperatures and the marginal increase in precipitation concentration provide insights into the local manifestations of broader climatic shifts. These data points serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and scientists working to address the challenges posed by climate variability in the region.

Station Statistics

10-Year Trend

High: +0.18 °C/decade

Low: +0.05 °C/decade

Rain: -0.25 mm/decade

25-Year Trend

High: +0.51 °C/decade

Low: -0.17 °C/decade

Rain: +0.25 mm/decade

50-Year Trend

High: +0.48 °C/decade

Low: +0.15 °C/decade

Rain: +0.07 mm/decade

All-Time Trend

High: -0.05 °C/decade

Low: +0.04 °C/decade

Rain: +0.04 mm/decade

Percentage Above-Average Days

Last 12 Months: 59.7%

This Year: 48.9%

Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️

Last 12 Months: 11.5

Historical Average: 11.3

Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️

High: 64^th percentile

Low: 72^nd percentile

Rain: 85^th percentile

Change in Variance ℹ️

High: -9.2%

Low: +1.3%

Intraday: -8.9%

Data Coverage

83.8%

First Year of Data

1891

Station Location

Historical Weather Records

	Max High	Avg High	Min High	Max Avg	Avg Avg	Min Avg	Max Low	Avg Low	Min Low	Max Precipitation	Avg Precipitation	Max Snow	Avg Snow
Record	43.3 °C	—	-15.6 °C	32.6 °C	—	-19.6 °C	34.4 °C	—	-29.4 °C	168.5 mm	—	254.0 mm	—
January	34.4 °C	9.2 °C	-14.4 °C	20.3 °C	3.5 °C	-19.6 °C	18.9 °C	-1.5 °C	-27.8 °C	160.0 mm	3.9 mm	254.0 mm	1.6 mm
February	28.3 °C	11.4 °C	-15.6 °C	22.3 °C	5.9 °C	-13.4 °C	19.4 °C	0.0 °C	-29.4 °C	83.2 mm	3.9 mm	203.0 mm	1.4 mm
March	33.3 °C	16.6 °C	-7.8 °C	24.2 °C	11.0 °C	-7.5 °C	20.6 °C	4.5 °C	-13.9 °C	121.9 mm	4.3 mm	208.0 mm	0.5 mm
April	32.8 °C	22.1 °C	4.4 °C	26.7 °C	15.9 °C	0.8 °C	23.9 °C	9.2 °C	-6.7 °C	129.5 mm	4.3 mm	76.0 mm	0.0 mm
May	38.9 °C	26.5 °C	10.0 °C	27.9 °C	20.5 °C	7.8 °C	25.0 °C	14.1 °C	-1.1 °C	139.7 mm	4.1 mm	0.0 mm	0.0 mm
June	40.0 °C	30.8 °C	16.7 °C	31.0 °C	24.7 °C	15.6 °C	32.8 °C	18.6 °C	4.4 °C	105.4 mm	3.4 mm	0.0 mm	0.0 mm
July	43.3 °C	32.4 °C	20.0 °C	32.6 °C	26.5 °C	18.9 °C	31.7 °C	20.4 °C	10.0 °C	113.3 mm	3.4 mm	0.0 mm	0.0 mm
August	43.3 °C	32.1 °C	19.4 °C	31.9 °C	25.6 °C	15.7 °C	34.4 °C	19.6 °C	6.7 °C	115.6 mm	2.8 mm	0.0 mm	0.0 mm
September	41.1 °C	29.2 °C	12.2 °C	32.4 °C	22.0 °C	10.8 °C	27.8 °C	15.8 °C	-1.1 °C	168.5 mm	2.9 mm	0.0 mm	0.0 mm
October	37.2 °C	23.4 °C	2.2 °C	26.5 °C	15.9 °C	1.0 °C	28.9 °C	8.9 °C	-7.2 °C	80.0 mm	2.6 mm	0.0 mm	0.0 mm
November	33.3 °C	16.4 °C	-5.6 °C	22.7 °C	10.1 °C	-5.8 °C	20.0 °C	3.6 °C	-17.8 °C	156.2 mm	3.5 mm	89.0 mm	0.1 mm
December	26.7 °C	10.7 °C	-15.6 °C	22.4 °C	5.5 °C	-18.2 °C	20.0 °C	0.1 °C	-29.4 °C	158.5 mm	4.0 mm	254.0 mm	0.6 mm