Weather forecast for todayNew Kingston, Jamaica
Weather forecast for today
Current condition 07:14 EST
- 27°C
- Feels like:31°C
Fair
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 11km/hNNW 330°
- Humidity: 77%
- Dewpoint: 23°C
- Pressure: 1012.19mbar
- Visibility: 9.66km
- UV index: 1
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In New Kingston, at the moment, warm breezes complement the overall fair weather outlook.
The temperature is a moderately hot 27°C, while the real-feel temperature, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is estimated at a tropical 31°C. The current temperature is a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.
The temperature is a moderately hot 27°C, while the real-feel temperature, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is estimated at a tropical 31°C. The current temperature is a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.
Saturday 17. Oct 2026
- 31°C
- 24°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 75%
- Precipitation: 37mm
- Wind: 16km/hSE 145°
- Humidity: 73%
- UV index: 7
- Sunrise: 06:01 EST
- Sunset: 17:43 EST
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Today, rainy weather and heavy thunderstorms are expected.
Intense precipitation of 37mm is predicted. The maximum temperature will be a humid 31°C, while the minimum forecasted temperature is a temperate 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is assessed at a sweltering 39°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
October's usual high of 29.2°C is forecasted to be matched by the day’s maximum temperature.
Sunrise was at 06:01 and sunset will be at 17:43; the daylight will last for 11h and 43min.
Intense precipitation of 37mm is predicted. The maximum temperature will be a humid 31°C, while the minimum forecasted temperature is a temperate 24°C.
The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is assessed at a sweltering 39°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
October's usual high of 29.2°C is forecasted to be matched by the day’s maximum temperature.
Sunrise was at 06:01 and sunset will be at 17:43; the daylight will last for 11h and 43min.
Hourly overview
Hourly temperatures
Maximum temperature: 36°C.
Coldest hour: 0h 29°C.
Coldest hour: 0h 29°C.
Chance of precipitation
Highest chance: 12h 73%.
Hourly weather forecast
- 8h
- 29°C
- Feels like:32°C
Partly Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 24%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 10km/hNNW 336°
- Humidity: 72%
- Pressure: 1013mbar
- Visibility: 14km
- UV index: 2
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- 9h
- 30°C
- Feels like:35°C
Partly Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 24%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 11km/hSSW 204°
- Humidity: 65%
- Pressure: 1013mbar
- Visibility: 15km
- UV index: 5
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- 10h
- 31°C
- Feels like:36°C
Mostly Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 24%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 12km/hSSE 165°
- Humidity: 63%
- Pressure: 1013mbar
- Visibility: 15km
- UV index: 6
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- 11h
- 29°C
- Feels like:32°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 75%
- Precipitation: 9mm
- Wind: 13km/hSSE 149°
- Humidity: 68%
- Pressure: 1013mbar
- Visibility: 13km
- UV index: 7
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- 12h
- 29°C
- Feels like:34°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 73%
- Precipitation: 27mm
- Wind: 14km/hSE 138°
- Humidity: 76%
- Pressure: 1012mbar
- Visibility: 3km
- UV index: 7
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- 13h
- 30°C
- Feels like:35°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 58%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 16km/hSE 136°
- Humidity: 74%
- Pressure: 1011mbar
- Visibility: 6km
- UV index: 6
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- 14h
- 30°C
- Feels like:36°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 39%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 16km/hSE 135°
- Humidity: 71%
- Pressure: 1011mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 6
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- 15h
- 30°C
- Feels like:35°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
- Precip. probability: 41%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 16km/hSE 136°
- Humidity: 73%
- Pressure: 1011mbar
- Visibility: 11km
- UV index: 4
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- 16h
- 30°C
- Feels like:35°C
Few Showers
- Precip. probability: 33%
- Precipitation: 1mm
- Wind: 15km/hSE 134°
- Humidity: 71%
- Pressure: 1011mbar
- Visibility: 16km
- UV index: 1
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- 17h
- 29°C
- Feels like:33°C
Partly Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 24%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 15km/hSE 132°
- Humidity: 74%
- Pressure: 1011mbar
- Visibility: 16km
- UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:43
- 18h
- 28°C
- Feels like:32°C
Partly Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 24%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 12km/hSE 132°
- Humidity: 76%
- Pressure: 1012mbar
- Visibility: 16km
- UV index: 0
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- 19h
- 28°C
- Feels like:32°C
Clear
- Precip. probability: 6%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 11km/hESE 122°
- Humidity: 76%
- Pressure: 1012mbar
- Visibility: 16km
- UV index: 0
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- 20h
- 27°C
- Feels like:31°C
Clear
- Precip. probability: 6%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 9km/hESE 117°
- Humidity: 76%
- Pressure: 1013mbar
- Visibility: 16km
- UV index: 0
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- 21h
- 27°C
- Feels like:30°C
Clear
- Precip. probability: 6%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 9km/hE 98°
- Humidity: 77%
- Pressure: 1014mbar
- Visibility: 15km
- UV index: 0
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- 22h
- 27°C
- Feels like:30°C
Mostly Clear
- Precip. probability: 6%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 8km/hE 84°
- Humidity: 77%
- Pressure: 1014mbar
- Visibility: 15km
- UV index: 0
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- 23h
- 26°C
- Feels like:29°C
Mostly Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 7%
- Precipitation: 0mm
- Wind: 7km/hE 82°
- Humidity: 77%
- Pressure: 1013mbar
- Visibility: 16km
- UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of cloud-filled, stormy and rain-soaked weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is anticipated from 11h to 13h, 15h and at 16h. With excessive precipitation of 27mm, most rainfall is expected at 12h.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 26°C and a maximum of 31°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a maximum of 36°C and a minimum of 29°C. The hottest part of the day is expected around 10h.
Today, the high temperature will be comparable to October's average. The lowest temperature today will be also resembling October's average minimum.
Rainfall is anticipated from 11h to 13h, 15h and at 16h. With excessive precipitation of 27mm, most rainfall is expected at 12h.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 26°C and a maximum of 31°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a maximum of 36°C and a minimum of 29°C. The hottest part of the day is expected around 10h.
Today, the high temperature will be comparable to October's average. The lowest temperature today will be also resembling October's average minimum.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:14:29 UTC
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Frequently asked questions
The temperature at 07:14 EST is 27°C. Feels-like temperature is 31°C.
Today, in New Kingston, intense rain and thunderstorms are expected, creating hazardous conditions.
Yes, it will rain today. Beware - heavy precipitation of 37mm is anticipated.
Today, the maximum temperature will be 31°C, while the minimum temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 39°C.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be also in line with the average low temperature.
The highest temperature today will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be also in line with the average low temperature.
On Saturday, in New Kingston, sunrise was at 06:01 and sunset will be at 17:43 (EST).
In New Kingston, today, there will be 11h and 43min of daylight.
New Kingston, Jamaica
- en: New Kingston, Jamaica
- es: New Kingston, Jamaica
- hr: Nью Kingston, Jamajka
- mk: Nью Kingston, Jamajka
- sr: Nью Kingston, Jamajka
- zh: New Kingston, 牙买加
- Latitude: 18.008984°
- Longitude: -76.782702°
- Elevation: 103 m
- Current time: 07:55 EST
- Sunrise: 06:01 EST
- Sunset: 17:43 EST
- Timezone: America/Jamaica
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