Jackson, Missouri Weather
Jackson, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Jackson, Cape Girardeau County.
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About Jackson, Missouri
Jackson, Missouri, unfolds across rolling Missouri Ozark foothills, a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and wind. It lies 9.7 miles west-north-west of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 303°T), and is situated 13.8 miles north-west of Scott City. The land here breathes with a gentle rise and fall, a tapestry of cultivated fields that meet the encroaching emerald of deciduous forests. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills over the rounded ridges, catching the dusty haze rising from the asphalt roads and lending a golden hue to the scattered farmhouses and barns. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the faint sweetness of ripening corn, a comforting balm that settles over the quiet avenues. The trees, a mix of oak, hickory, and maple, stand sturdy and ancient, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets in the persistent breeze. Jackson's story is deeply entwined with the fertile ground it occupies and the industrious spirit of its people. Founded by pioneers drawn to the rich agricultural possibilities of this region, the town has long thrived on the bounty of its farms, producing a steady stream of corn, soybeans, and cattle that feed not only the local markets but also reach further afield. The presence of the Jackson Creek, though often a gentle murmur, has historically played a vital role, its waters once powering mills and facilitating early trade. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the town has also diversified, with small manufacturing plants and a growing service sector contributing to its economic vitality. The annual agricultural fair, a tradition stretching back generations, remains a vibrant celebration of this heritage, drawing crowds eager to witness prize-winning livestock and share in the community's enduring connection to the land.
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| Location | Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 37.382273°N, 89.666206°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 63755 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Jackson, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Jackson, Missouri, 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 37.382273°N, 89.666206°W, situated in Cape Girardeau County. ZIP code 63755. Telephone area code: 816. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
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.
