Location & Surroundings
Penhurst is a settlement in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, at 379 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Runaway Bay, 5 km to the north. The national capital Kingston is 73 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Ian Fleming International Airport, 38 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° 24' 47" N, 77° 19' 57" W
- Elevation DEM: 379 m
- Timezone America/Jamaica
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 177 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (JMD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-876
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:49
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Penhurst
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Penhurst, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 369 W/m2.
Temperature
29.0 C
Wind
4.4 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 29.0 | 4.4 | 88 | 70 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 2.4 | 101 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 3.35 / 3.35 | 100 | 251.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.4 | 193 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 0.7 | 76 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 0.86 / 1.84 | 91 | 6.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 4.4 | 92 | 67 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 369.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 4.0 | 124 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 1.32 / 1.34 | 94 | 349.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.4 | 209 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 0.5 | 236 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.3 | 3.9 | 85 | 67 | 1,013.1 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 100 | 633.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 3.0 | 106 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 5.22 / 5.29 | 100 | 348.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 33 | 83 | 1,013.5 | 2.95 / 8.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 2.4 | 112 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 9.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.7 | 3.3 | 85 | 70 | 1,012.4 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 78 | 687.1 | 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 Penhurst?
Now 29.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 369 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 Penhurst today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Penhurst?
Local time is 20:49. Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Penhurst?
Penhurst is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Penhurst?
DEM 379 m.
Where is Penhurst located?
It is at 18.41300, -77.33260 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Penhurst in?
It is in Jamaica.