Location & Surroundings
May River is a settlement in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, at 219 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Annotto Bay, 9 km to the north. The national capital Kingston is 23 km to the south. The nearest airport is Norman Manley International Airport, 29 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° 11' 41" N, 76° 44' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 219 m
- Timezone America/Jamaica
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (JMD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-876
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:30
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in May River
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for May River, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 25.1 | 1.8 | 81 | 84 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 3.5 | 68 | 66 | 1,012.3 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 99 | 668.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 1.5 | 123 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 1.48 / 1.69 | 86 | 340.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 122 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.6 | 138 | 83 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.7 | 4.2 | 82 | 57 | 1,011.4 | 0.20 / 0.21 | 94 | 596.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 123 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 0.84 / 1.05 | 100 | 304.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 123 | 84 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.7 | 1.8 | 116 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 11.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 4.4 | 84 | 52 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 693.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 2.8 | 114 | 78 | 1,012.7 | 0.25 / 0.26 | 89 | 353.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 130 | 86 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.7 | 1.8 | 120 | 82 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 11.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in May River?
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 May River today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in May River?
Local time is 18:30. Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is May River?
May River is a populated place.
What is the elevation of May River?
DEM 219 m.
Where is May River located?
It is at 18.19465, -76.74592 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is May River in?
It is in Jamaica.