Location & Surroundings
Brainerd is a second-order administrative division in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica with 1,570 inhabitants, at 406 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Above Rocks, 7 km to the south. The national capital Kingston is 21 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Norman Manley International Airport, 28 km away.
Basic Data
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 10' 12" N, 76° 52' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 406 m
- Timezone America/Jamaica
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,570
- Pop. Density 171 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (JMD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-876
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:56
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Places in Brainerd
Weather in Brainerd
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Brainerd, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 W/m2.
Temperature
30.7 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 30.7 | 2.4 | 115 | 60 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 174 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 3.70 / 3.70 | 100 | 262.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 190 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 0.3 | 153 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 87 | 9.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 2.2 | 113 | 59 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 415.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 1.3 | 149 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 1.42 / 1.44 | 93 | 327.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 0.7 | 214 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 0.2 | 107 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.1 | 2.4 | 102 | 65 | 1,013.1 | 1.37 / 1.37 | 100 | 628.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 0.8 | 113 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 2.53 / 3.90 | 100 | 354.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 270 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.59 / 4.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 0.5 | 161 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 10 | 10.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.2 | 1.9 | 119 | 67 | 1,012.3 | 0.40 / 0.58 | 100 | 633.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Brainerd?
Now 30.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 415 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 Brainerd today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Brainerd?
Local time is 19:56. Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Brainerd?
Brainerd is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Brainerd?
Population about 1,570.
What is the elevation of Brainerd?
DEM 406 m.
Where is Brainerd located?
It is at 18.16988, -76.86890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Brainerd in?
It is in Jamaica.