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Jacksonville (AR) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Jacksonville is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Jacksonville, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a chilly 10°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -2°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Jacksonville experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1365 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Jacksonville, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 172 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 63 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Jacksonville Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Jacksonville, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Little Rock, the United States of America (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Little Rock, the United States of America (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Forecast for Jacksonville (AR)

Sun   Dec 22
9°C | -4°C
S 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
13°C | 1°C
S 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
13°C | 7°C
E 3 m/s
25 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

The best time of year to visit Jacksonville in the United States of America

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Jacksonville?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Jacksonville?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Jacksonville?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Jacksonville?
    May tops the wettest month list with 172 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Jacksonville?
    June is the driest month with 63 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Jacksonville?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 351 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.