Location & Surroundings
Pera Point is a cape in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Morant Bay, 9 km to the west. The national capital Kingston is 52 km to the west. The nearest airport is Norman Manley International Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: Pero Point
Overview
Pera Point is DE Kap in Jamaika.
It is located in Jamaica.
Basic Data
- Country Jamaica
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 52' 27" N, 76° 19' 12" W
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone America/Jamaica
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (JMD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-876
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:05
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Pera Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pera Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
4.8 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 29.4 | 4.8 | 104 | 67 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 4.4 | 76 | 78 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 350.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 4.6 | 75 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 4.8 | 63 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.39 / 0.79 | 99 | 9.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 4.8 | 90 | 69 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 628.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 4.1 | 87 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 100 | 243.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 4.0 | 79 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 0.30 / 0.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 4.5 | 77 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 1.07 / 1.63 | 99 | 5.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.9 | 4.5 | 120 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 100 | 614.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 4.7 | 85 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 1.17 / 1.96 | 92 | 323.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 5.5 | 78 | 81 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 5.8 | 88 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 2.00 / 2.12 | 18 | 12.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.1 | 6.8 | 112 | 72 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 14 | 716.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pera Point?
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Pera Point today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Pera Point?
Local time is 20:05. Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Pera Point?
Pera Point is a point.
What is the elevation of Pera Point?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Pera Point located?
It is at 17.87418, -76.32000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pera Point in?
It is in Jamaica.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry