Location & Surroundings
Penrith is a settlement in Manchester, Jamaica, at 559 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Santa Cruz, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Kingston is 91 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sangster International Airport, 44 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° 13' 55" N, 77° 36' 59" W
- Elevation DEM: 559 m
- Timezone America/Jamaica
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 74 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (JMD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-876
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:25
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Penrith
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Penrith, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
66 %
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 | 22.9 | 0.7 | 80 | 93 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.7 | 2.8 | 129 | 47 | 1,011.4 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 696.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 149 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 3.94 / 4.09 | 90 | 330.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.0 | 71 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.8 | 105 | 90 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 9.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 2.8 | 120 | 48 | 1,011.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 702.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 136 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.94 / 1.00 | 99 | 336.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 117 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.3 | 1.0 | 99 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.9 | 1.8 | 118 | 46 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 672.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 123 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 2.09 / 2.09 | 31 | 301.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 99 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.6 | 1.0 | 66 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Penrith?
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 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 Penrith today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Penrith?
Local time is 13:25. Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Penrith?
Penrith is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Penrith?
DEM 559 m.
Where is Penrith located?
It is at 18.23187, -77.61633 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Penrith in?
It is in Jamaica.