Location & Surroundings
Brae Head is a settlement in Clarendon, Jamaica, at 590 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Porus, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Kingston is 58 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ian Fleming International Airport, 45 km away.
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° 9' 44" N, 77° 18' 48" W
- Elevation DEM: 590 m
- Timezone America/Jamaica
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 256 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (JMD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-876
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:48
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Brae Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Brae Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 22.7 | 1.0 | 26 | 92 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.9 | 2.2 | 111 | 53 | 1,013.5 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 100 | 625.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 23 | 87 | 1,014.2 | 0.77 / 1.03 | 100 | 275.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 33 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 0.6 | 43 | 81 | 1,014.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 2.2 | 177 | 77 | 1,014.4 | 1.59 / 1.62 | 100 | 385.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 32 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.35 / 1.97 | 52 | 72.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 41 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.0 | 1.2 | 43 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 41 | 10.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 3.3 | 149 | 44 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 617.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 153 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 100 | 269.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 12 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 0.2 | 84 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 9.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Brae Head?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Brae Head today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Brae Head?
Local time is 15:48. Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Brae Head?
Brae Head is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Brae Head?
DEM 590 m.
Where is Brae Head located?
It is at 18.16216, -77.31346 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Brae Head in?
It is in Jamaica.