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Central Mississippi Weather: Sunny, 80° Weekend Oct. 24-25
Jackson, MS – October warmth will continue across central Mississippi heading into the weekend, with Jackson expecting afternoon highs reaching 84 degrees Thursday and Friday before temperatures gradu
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-10-21T10:44:42.663Z
Jackson, MS – October warmth will continue across central Mississippi heading into the weekend, with Jackson expecting afternoon highs reaching 84 degrees Thursday and Friday before temperatures gradually ease into the upper 70s Sunday. Residents planning outdoor activities can expect abundant sunshine, dry conditions and a noticeable difference between warm afternoons and cooler overnight temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, the latest local forecast calls for five consecutive days of sunshine from Wednesday through Sunday, with daytime temperatures ranging from 79 to 84 degrees. The pattern offers an extended stretch of favorable weather for outdoor events, travel and weekend activities across the Jackson metropolitan area.
Warm October Pattern Holds Through Friday The warmest conditions are expected Thursday and Friday, when temperatures in Jackson reach approximately 84 degrees.
Sunny skies and relatively light winds will accompany the warmth, with no rain indicated in the local forecast through Sunday.
The conditions extend across the broader central Mississippi weather pattern, although exact temperatures may vary between Jackson, Madison, Ridgeland, Clinton, Pearl and surrounding communities.
For residents anticipating cooler autumn weather, the forecast indicates that summerlike afternoon temperatures will remain a feature of the final full week of October.
Overnight temperatures, however, will provide a cooler contrast, generally falling into the lower 50s before dipping into the upper 40s over the weekend.
Jackson Five Day Weather Outlook Wednesday 10/21: Sunny skies dominate, with a high near 82 degrees. Calm winds become northeasterly around 5 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to approximately 52 degrees.
Thursday 10/22: Sunshine continues, with temperatures reaching around 84 degrees. Light north winds become north northeasterly at 5 to 10 mph during the afternoon. Thursday night will be clear, with a low near 52 degrees.
Friday 10/23: Another sunny and warm afternoon is expected, with a high near 84 degrees. Calm winds become east northeasterly around 5 mph during the morning. Friday night remains clear, with temperatures falling to approximately 52 degrees.
Saturday 10/24: Sunny skies continue, although temperatures ease slightly to around 81 degrees. East southeast winds are expected at 5 to 10 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with a low near 48 degrees.
Sunday 10/25: Sunshine persists, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 79 degrees. East winds remain around 5 to 10 mph. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 48 degrees.
Mild Conditions Continue Into Next Week The latest forecast suggests the relatively warm weather will extend beyond Sunday.
Monday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 80 degrees, followed by partly cloudy skies and a low around 50 degrees Monday night.
Tuesday brings another mostly sunny afternoon, with temperatures reaching approximately 82 degrees.
Extended Outlook: October 28 Through November 3 NOAA's Climate Prediction Center indicates that above normal temperatures are favored across Mississippi during the October 28 November 3 period.
The same outlook favors above normal precipitation across the state, suggesting a broader potential for wetter conditions later in the forecast period.
However, the outlook does not identify specific rainy days or guarantee measurable precipitation in Jackson.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as the final days of October approach.
Additional forecast information is available at weather.gov/jan.