Weather forecast for todayReading, Jamaica

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 04:21 EST

  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    26°C
Thunder in the Vicinity
Thunder in the Vicinity
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSE 150°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Dewpoint: 22°C
  • Pressure: 1012.19mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Reading, occasional thunder is audible in the area, despite the lack of rain.
The temperature is a moderately hot 26°C. The current temperature is near the lowest expected 25°C for today.

Sunday 18. Oct 2026

  • 31°C
  • 25°C
PM Thunderstorms
PM Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 71%
  • Precipitation: 10mm
  • Wind: 24km/hE 99°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • UV index: 9
  • Sunrise: 06:06 EST
  • Sunset: 17:47 EST
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Today, on Sunday, 18th of October, thunder and lightning are forecasted to move in during the afternoon.
The likelihood of rain is high. However, precipitation will be light. The temperature is predicted to oscillate between a maximum of a humid 31°C and a minimum of a warm 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be a torrid 39°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Forecasts show that today the temperature will align with October's standard maximum of 29.2°C.
Sunrise will be at 06:06 and sunset at 17:47; the daylight will last for 11h and 41min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 13h 37°C.
Coldest hour: 5h 25°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 15h 71%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 6h
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    25°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 7km/hSSE 165°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 06:06
  • 8h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hSSE 168°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 10h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hENE 58°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 7
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  • 12h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 22km/hNE 51°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 9
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  • 14h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 61%
  • Precipitation: 4mm
  • Wind: 24km/hENE 61°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 4km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 16h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 68%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 21km/hE 84°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 6km
  • UV index: 1
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Sunset: 17:47
  • 18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 49%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 9km/hESE 116°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 18%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSE 152°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSSE 162°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of primarily dull and occasionally lightning-active and rainy weather is expected.
Rain is expected from 13h to 18h. With moderate precipitation of 4mm, most rainfall is expected at 14h.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 25°C and a maximum of 31°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between a maximum of 37°C and a minimum of 25°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 11h to 14h.
Today, the high temperature will be close to October's average. Today, the minimum temperature will be also consistent with the average low for October.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 09:21:33 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 04:21 EST is 26°C.

Today, showers and thunder will dominate the later part of the day.

Light precipitation of 10mm is expected. The chance of rainfall is 71%.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 31°C, while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, is appraised at 39°C.
Today, the highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 26.5°C.

On Sunday, in Reading, sunrise will be at 06:06 and sunset at 17:47 (EST).

In Reading, the length of the day today will be 11h and 41min.