## Dream on: Mississippi unlikely to see a white Christmas in 2025

Dec. 21, 2025, 4:05 a.m. CT

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Mississippi weather is channeling Aerosmith. Dream on.snow on, near the holiday isn’t impossible in the Magnolia State. But the odds are low.

this year, the 7-day weather forecasts are calling for temperatures across the state reaching into the 70s leading up to Christmas. Most cities aren’t expected to see freezing temperatures or other winter weather thru the end of 2025.

How rare is a white Christmas in Central Mississippi? The area has only seen three.

## How much snow makes it a white Christmas?

Ther has to be an inch of snow on the ground for it to officially count as a white Christmas.

records spanning more than a century show about seven years wiht snow,sleet or ice on the day of christmas for Jackson and central Mississippi. Three years make the cut, depending on the part of the state.

According to the National Weather Service, a snow storm slammed north Mississippi and brought a hard freeze to the central region Dec. 20-22, 1963. Jackson mostly saw freezing rain with a smattering of snow, though records

What’s the Weather Like on Christmas in Jackson, Mississippi?

Wondering what kind of weather to expect on Christmas in Jackson, Mississippi? It’s a good question! The weather can vary quite a bit, but here’s a look at the historical averages and extremes.

What dose Christmas in Jackson usually feel like?

Typically, a normal high temperature around Christmas in Jackson is about 56.4°F, with a low around 36.1°F. But don’t expect that every year. Mississippi weather can be unpredictable!

The warmest Christmas Day on record reached a balmy 80°F – that happened in both 2015 and 1942. On the other end of the spectrum, the coldest Christmas Day saw a low of just 7°F back in 1983. That’s quite a range!

If your hoping for a white Christmas, it’s less common. The wettest December 25th on record at jackson Airport was 4.15 inches of rain in 1926.

When does it snow the most in Mississippi?

The National Weather Service says January is typically the snowiest month in Mississippi. While Jackson doesn’t get huge snowfalls, you have a better chance of seeing snow in January than on Christmas Day.

Keep an eye on the forecast as Christmas approaches! You can find the latest updates from the National Weather Service in Jackson.