Jamaica, VA

Unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Virginia

Jamaica is a small unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Virginia. It is 8.4 miles SE of Urbanna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23079.

Jamaica at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Middlesex County
ZIP code
23079
Nearest town
Urbanna (8.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.7150, -76.6944

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?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°59°77°95°49°28°Jan53°30°Feb61°36°Mar72°46°Apr79°55°May86°64°Jun90°68°Jul88°67°Aug82°61°Sep72°49°Oct61°38°Nov52°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan2.8"Feb4.0"Mar3.8"Apr4.1"May4.5"Jun4.9"Jul4.8"Aug4.9"Sep4.1"Oct3.0"Nov3.6"Dec

Best time to visit Jamaica: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W PT 2 NW, VA US (USC00449025), adjusted for the elevation of Jamaica.

Jamaica weather month by month

January
49° 28°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
February
53° 30°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
March
61° 36°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
72° 46°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
79° 55°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
86° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 68°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
88° 67°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
82° 61°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
72° 49°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
61° 38°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
52° 32°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Jamaica through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:13 PM9 h 54 min
February6:54 AM5:47 PM10 h 52 min
March7:16 AM7:15 PM11 h 59 min
April6:29 AM7:43 PM13 h 13 min
May5:55 AM8:10 PM14 h 15 min
June5:42 AM8:31 PM14 h 48 min
July5:55 AM8:29 PM14 h 33 min
August6:21 AM8:01 PM13 h 39 min
September6:47 AM7:16 PM12 h 28 min
October7:14 AM6:30 PM11 h 16 min
November6:45 AM4:57 PM10 h 11 min
December7:13 AM4:50 PM9 h 37 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 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Jamaica is April–May and September–October. 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 West Point: US-33 MM 45.9 WB (Eltham Bridge), 13.9 miles SW of Jamaica.

West Point: US-33 MM 45.9 WB (Eltham Bridge)West Point · 13.9 mi SWOn Windy
Taft: Norris Bridge SouthsideTaft · 15.9 mi SEOn Windy
Locklies: Norris Bridge NorthsideLocklies · 16.4 mi EOn Windy
Tappahannock: US-360 MM 186.34 EB (Downing Bridge)Tappahannock · 17.3 mi NWOn Windy
Carps Corner: I-64 - MM 215 - WB - New KentCarps Corner · 23.3 mi SWOn Windy
Money: US-17 MM 24.8 (Main St)Money · 23.8 mi SEOn Windy
Money: US-17 MM 23.8 SB (Burliegh)Money · 24.4 mi SOn Windy
Burkes Corner: I-64 - MM 234.1 - WBunknown · 24.9 mi SOn Windy
Burkes Corner: I-64 - MM 234.5 - EBunknown · 25.2 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Jamaica.

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Questions about Jamaica

Where is Jamaica, VA?

Jamaica is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Virginia, 8.4 miles SE of Urbanna.

What county is Jamaica in?

Jamaica is in Middlesex County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Jamaica, VA?

The ZIP code for Jamaica is 23079.

What is the nearest town to Jamaica?

Urbanna, 8.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Jamaica?

Yes. The closest is West Point: US-33 MM 45.9 WB (Eltham Bridge), 13.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Jamaica?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Jamaica?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Jamaica?

About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Jamaica?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Jamaica?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Jamaica have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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