Location & Surroundings
Jackson is a settlement in Iowa, United States, at 268 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anamosa, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 1260 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lerchs Airport, 10 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 9' 15" N, 91° 21' 10" W
- Elevation 268 m (DEM: 265 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:28
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 16:51
- Day length 10 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Jackson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jackson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 13.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 249 W/m2.
Temperature
13.8 C
Wind
6.1 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 13.8 | 6.1 | 304 | 42 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.4 | 3.5 | 303 | 62 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 249.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.9 | 2.2 | 323 | 70 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.8 | 1.8 | 217 | 72 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.3 | 5.2 | 212 | 48 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 227.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.6 | 3.6 | 220 | 77 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 201.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.0 | 3.3 | 296 | 91 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.4 | 2.7 | 6 | 78 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.9 | 0.2 | 98 | 44 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 271.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.7 | 2.0 | 135 | 57 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 235.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.4 | 3.0 | 148 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.7 | 2.5 | 131 | 85 | 1,008.1 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.2 | 5.0 | 341 | 79 | 1,005.3 | 0.65 / 0.79 | 100 | 129.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jackson?
Now 13.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 13.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 249 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Jackson today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 16:52 (local time). Day length about 10h 07m.
What is the local time in Jackson?
Local time is 22:28. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Jackson?
Jackson is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jackson?
Elevation about 268 m. DEM 265 m.
Where is Jackson located?
It is at 42.15417, -91.35266 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jackson in?
It is in United States.