Location & Surroundings
Bickersteth is a settlement in Saint James Parish, Jamaica, at 252 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Montego Bay, 12 km to the north. The national capital Kingston is about 125 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sangster International Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: Bickerstaff
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 21' 34" N, 77° 54' 47" W
- Elevation DEM: 252 m
- Timezone America/Jamaica
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 124 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (JMD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-876
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:13
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 11 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bickersteth
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bickersteth, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 394 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
1.58 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.2 | 1.1 | 96 | 90 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 139 | 91 | 1,010.2 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 2.4 | 119 | 91 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 1.7 | 192 | 75 | 1,009.8 | 0.14 / 0.41 | 100 | 393.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.6 | 162 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 1.17 / 1.58 | 45 | 231.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 157 | 93 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.2 | 109 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 4 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 1.0 | 4 | 67 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 589.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.2 | 1.3 | 38 | 89 | 1,013.7 | 2.12 / 2.12 | 62 | 257.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.7 | 51 | 90 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 77 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 48 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 1.9 | 16 | 69 | 1,014.5 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 44 | 587.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.9 | 2.6 | 66 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 1.57 / 1.64 | 5 | 269.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bickersteth?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 394 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bickersteth today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 20m.
What is the local time in Bickersteth?
Local time is 03:13. Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Bickersteth?
Bickersteth is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bickersteth?
DEM 252 m.
Where is Bickersteth located?
It is at 18.35935, -77.91312 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bickersteth in?
It is in Jamaica.