Jamaica, IA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Jamaica now

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Jamaica weather by the hour

Jamaica weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jamaica.

This week in Jamaica

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jamaica

What is the weather usually like in Jamaica?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°26°48°69°90°29°10°Jan34°14°Feb47°26°Mar61°36°Apr72°49°May82°60°Jun85°63°Jul83°60°Aug77°51°Sep64°39°Oct47°26°Nov35°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan1.1"Feb2.0"Mar4.1"Apr5.1"May4.9"Jun4.4"Jul4.1"Aug3.4"Sep2.7"Oct1.9"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit Jamaica: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PERRY, IA US (USC00136566), adjusted for the elevation of Jamaica.

Jamaica weather month by month

January
29° 10°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
34° 14°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
47° 26°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
April
61° 36°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
72° 49°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 60°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
85° 63°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 60°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 51°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 39°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
47° 26°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
35° 16°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Jamaica through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:40 AM5:12 PM9 h 32 min
February7:10 AM5:51 PM10 h 40 min
March7:27 AM7:25 PM11 h 58 min
April6:34 AM7:59 PM13 h 24 min
May5:55 AM8:32 PM14 h 36 min
June5:39 AM8:55 PM15 h 15 min
July5:54 AM8:52 PM14 h 58 min
August6:24 AM8:19 PM13 h 54 min
September6:56 AM7:28 PM12 h 31 min
October7:28 AM6:37 PM11 h 8 min
November7:05 AM4:58 PM9 h 52 min
December7:36 AM4:48 PM9 h 12 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Jamaica?

Jamaica has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 36.1 inches (918 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Jamaica is June to September. At 1,033 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Jamaica

What is the hottest month in Jamaica?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Jamaica?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Jamaica?

About 36.1 inches (918 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Jamaica?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Jamaica?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Jamaica have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Jamaica in November?

Highs average 47°F and lows 26°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Jamaica?

Around 7:05 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:58 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Jamaica weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Jamaica.

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