Jackson, Tennessee Weather
Jackson, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Jackson, Madison County.
Full aviation weather for Jackson is published on the McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (KMKL) page, 9 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Jackson have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Jackson: Humboldt Municipal Airport (KM53) 22 km · Gibson County Airport (KTGC) 36 km · William L. Whitehurst Field (KM08) 49 km · Robert Sibley Airport (KSZY) 54 km · Beech River Regional Airport (KPVE) 56 km
Conditions reported at KMKL describe the airfield itself. Weather 9 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Jackson specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, Tennessee, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle slopes of the West Tennessee Ridge, where fertile soil yields to the sky in a generous expanse. It lies 2.7 miles south-south-west of Lawrence, TN (from Lawrence, TN: bearing 209°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south of Carroll. The air here often carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening crops, a testament to the agricultural heart of the region. Mature oak and hickory trees stand sentinel along the roadsides, their broad canopies dappling the sunlight that spills onto the well-tended lawns of homes. The rhythm of life in Jackson is one of quiet purpose, a steady hum rather than a frantic roar, punctuated by the distant call of a train or the cheerful greetings exchanged at the local market. Historically, Jackson has been a crossroads, a place where commerce and culture have intertwined since its founding. The railroad, a vital artery in the 19th century, spurred its growth, connecting it to larger markets and drawing in diverse populations. This legacy is still palpable, evident in the preserved architecture that graces the downtown core and the enduring importance of transportation and logistics to its economy. Today, while agriculture remains a bedrock, industries related to manufacturing and distribution have taken root, reflecting a forward-looking adaptation to changing times. The presence of educational institutions further enriches the town, drawing bright minds and fostering a spirit of continuous learning, all contributing to the unique character of Jackson.
Live animated radar for Jackson and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35.614517°N, 88.813947°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 38301, 38305, 38302, 38303, 38308 |
| Area Code | 901 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Jackson, Tennessee Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Jackson, Tennessee, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 35.614517°N, 88.813947°W, situated in Madison County. ZIP code 38301, 38305, 38302, 38303, 38308. Telephone area code: 901. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
