Jackson, Georgia Weather
Jackson, Georgia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Jackson, Butts County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Jackson.
About Jackson, Georgia
Jackson, Georgia, unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling hills, where the earth, a rich, reddish clay, cradles a patchwork of cultivated fields and mature woodlands. It lies 14.8 miles south-east of McDonough, GA (from McDonough, GA: bearing 135°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east-south-east of Locust Grove. The air here, particularly after a summer rain, carries the damp, loamy scent of the soil, a subtle perfume that clings to the broad leaves of magnolia trees and the rough bark of ancient oaks. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid haze, casts a softened glow, lending a mellow character to the scattered farmsteads and the occasional cluster of houses that mark the outskirts of Jackson. The terrain itself suggests a quiet resilience, a land that has weathered seasons and storms, its contours shaped by time and persistent, steady forces. The story of Jackson is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heart of Butts County, a region that once thrived on cotton and later diversified its crops. Remnants of its past, perhaps a weathered barn or a stone fence line, whisper of generations who worked this land, their lives measured by the planting and the harvest. The local economy, while embracing modern commerce, still carries the imprint of its agrarian roots, with small businesses catering to the needs of a community that values connection and familiarity. Jackson’s character is one of unhurried persistence, a place where the pace of life allows for neighborly conversation and a quiet appreciation for the enduring beauty of the Georgia Piedmont.
Live animated radar for Jackson and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Jackson, Butts County, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33.294565°N, 83.966021°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 31601, 30233 |
| Area Code | 229, 404, 470, 678 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Jackson, Georgia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Jackson, Georgia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Jackson includes coordinates 33.294565°N, 83.966021°W, situated in Butts County. ZIP code 31601, 30233. Telephone area code: 229, 404, 470, 678. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
