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Jasper climate

Summer heat and humidity share the year with cool winter nights and heavy rain

NOAA's 1991 through 2020 normals for the Jasper station show an annual daily high of 72.5 degrees Fahrenheit and low of 49.8 degrees. January averages 52.0 degrees for the high and 30.6 degrees for the low. June averages 86.3 degrees for the high and 65.7 degrees for the low, and the station records 57.9 days each year with highs of at least 90 degrees.

The station also averages 73.3 nights with lows at or below 32 degrees. Published climate measures list humidity at 90 percent, so air conditioning, shade, ventilation, drainage, and indoor comfort deserve as much attention as the calendar. Plan outdoor time around heat and rain, and keep a comfortable indoor alternative for storms, low energy days, and road interruptions.

Living through the seasons

Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.

Overall Comfort
Good

2.8 / 5

Average Summer High
90°F

Hot · 90°F

Days Above 90°F
60 days/year

Good

Summer Feel
Very Good

3.4 / 5

Average Winter Low
36°F / 2°C

Very Good

Days Below Freezing
48 days/year

Good

Winter Feel
Good

2.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
78%
Comfortable Months
5 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1654 peak sun hrs/yr

Good

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Low

Very Good

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
6.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 6.5 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Toughest Months
Jan, Feb, Aug
Heat Risk
Moderate

Good

Drought Risk
Low
Weather Volatility
Excellent

4.3 / 5

Jasper in everyday life

Could Jasper work for you?

What may work well

  • The NOAA station provides a clear local temperature baseline across winter and summer.
  • Jasper's parks, senior programs, and indoor home choices can give the year more than one way to spend the day.

What to think about

  • Heat, humidity, heavy rain, cooling, drainage, power, and storm preparation can affect outdoor access.
  • Winter nights still require reliable heat, safe steps, and a workable care and errand route.
  • Station normals describe a nearby record, not the conditions inside a particular home.

Choose Jasper for the whole year

  1. Inspect comfort systems

    Review air conditioning, insulation, windows, shade, roof, gutters, drainage, trees, power, water, and internet.

  2. Plan around heat and rain

    Pair parks, meals, errands, care, and regional outings with earlier hours, indoor choices, hydration, alerts, and a weather backup.

  3. Price seasonal upkeep

    Ask about cooling, utilities, roof, drainage, trees, insurance, storm repairs, winter maintenance, and the road to care.

Questions retirees ask

What is summer like in Jasper?

Summer is warm and humid, with a June normal high of 86.3 degrees and many days reaching 90 degrees or more across the year. Check cooling, shade, hydration, indoor comfort, power, and the timing of outings.

Does Jasper have cold weather too?

Yes. January's normal low is 30.6 degrees, and the station averages 73.3 nights each year at or below 32 degrees. Plan for heat and reliable winter comfort rather than assuming a warm climate means warm nights.

Jasper's climate can suit someone who accepts humid summer planning and wants a shorter winter than many northern cities, provided the home handles cooling, rain, drainage, power, and winter nights.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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