Location & Surroundings
Macclesfield is a settlement in Saint James Parish, Jamaica, at 241 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Montego Bay, 14 km to the west. The national capital Kingston is about 115 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sangster International Airport, 15 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
18° 26' 0" N, 77° 47' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 241 m
- Timezone America/Jamaica
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 160 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (JMD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-876
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:47
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 11 h 29 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Macclesfield
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Macclesfield, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 29.4 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
5.1 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 29.1 | 5.1 | 58 | 69 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 2.9 | 86 | 87 | 1,013.4 | 4.63 / 4.63 | 3 | 313.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 2.2 | 103 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 130 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 3.0 | 47 | 64 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 524.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.7 | 93 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 2.04 / 2.04 | 100 | 273.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.7 | 183 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 1.8 | 95 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 1.9 | 175 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 2.70 / 2.70 | 100 | 122.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 59 | 90 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 100 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 2.7 | 101 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.05 / 1.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 116 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 71 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.6 | 1.2 | 77 | 80 | 1,010.3 | 3.76 / 4.14 | 100 | 452.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Macclesfield?
Now 29.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 29.4 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 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 Macclesfield today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Macclesfield?
Local time is 22:47. Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Macclesfield?
Macclesfield is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Macclesfield?
DEM 241 m.
Where is Macclesfield located?
It is at 18.43336, -77.79271 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Macclesfield in?
It is in Jamaica.