Jackson, Tennessee Weather
Jackson, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Jackson, Madison County.
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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.
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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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
