Location & Surroundings
Downs is a settlement in Manchester, Jamaica, at 265 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bull Savannah, 7 km to the south. The national capital Kingston is 82 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sangster International Airport, 72 km away.
Also known as: Epson Downs · Epsom Downs
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
17° 56' 55" N, 77° 34' 4" W
- Elevation DEM: 265 m
- Timezone America/Jamaica
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 347 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (JMD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-876
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:39
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Downs
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Downs, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 30.8 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 24.8 | 1.7 | 64 | 88 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 6.4 | 134 | 58 | 1,011.9 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 99 | 613.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 89 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.78 / 1.12 | 100 | 332.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 2.1 | 77 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 2.0 | 92 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 6.5 | 129 | 59 | 1,011.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 552.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 93 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 4.42 / 4.47 | 100 | 225.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 2.5 | 63 | 90 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 2.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.7 | 3.1 | 91 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 7.2 | 115 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 87 | 422.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.7 | 95 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.66 / 0.77 | 100 | 349.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 2.4 | 75 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.1 | 1.8 | 60 | 88 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 97 | 8.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Downs?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 30.8 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 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 Downs today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Downs?
Local time is 15:39. Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Downs?
Downs is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Downs?
DEM 265 m.
Where is Downs located?
It is at 17.94860, -77.56788 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Downs in?
It is in Jamaica.