Jamaica, NY
Unincorporated community in Nassau County, New York
Jamaica is a small unincorporated community in Nassau County, New York. It is 4.7 miles NE of Bellerose Terrace, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 11435.
Jamaica at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Nassau County
- ZIP code
- 11435, 11419, 11433
- Nearest town
- Bellerose Terrace (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.6914, -73.8061
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 43.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,100 mm
- 25.9 insnowfall per year · 66 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 NEW YORK JFK INTL AP, NY US (USW00094789), adjusted for the elevation of Jamaica.
Jamaica weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jamaica through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Jamaica?
Jamaica has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 43.3 inches (1,100 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Jamaica is June to September. 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.
Webcams near Jamaica
The closest live webcam is New York › West: Brooklyn Navy Yard, 8.6 miles W of Jamaica.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Jamaica.
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Map of Jamaica, NY
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Other communities near Jamaica
- Richmond Hill1.5 mi NW
- South Ozone Park1.6 mi SW
- Kew Gardens2.1 mi NW
- Ozone Park2.2 mi SW
- Saint Albans2.4 mi E
- Utopia2.7 mi N
- Utopia2.7 mi N
- Woodhaven2.7 mi W
- Terrace Heights2.8 mi NE
- Howard Beach2.8 mi SW
- Springfield Gardens3.2 mi E
- Rego Park3.4 mi NW
- Rego Park3.4 mi NW
- Queens subdivision4.1 mi N
- Queens Village4.2 mi NE
Questions about Jamaica
Where is Jamaica, NY?
Jamaica is an unincorporated community in Nassau County, New York, 4.7 miles NE of Bellerose Terrace.
What county is Jamaica in?
Jamaica is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Jamaica, NY?
The ZIP code for Jamaica is 11435.
What is the nearest town to Jamaica?
Bellerose Terrace, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Jamaica?
Yes. The closest is New York › West: Brooklyn Navy Yard, 8.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Jamaica?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Jamaica?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Jamaica?
About 43.3 inches (1,100 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Jamaica?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
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?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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