Location & Surroundings
Smithfield is a settlement in Hanover, Jamaica, at 362 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Barbican, 5 km to the north. The national capital Kingston is about 145 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sangster International Airport, 22 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' 38" N, 78° 5' 36" W
- Elevation DEM: 362 m
- Timezone America/Jamaica
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (JMD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-876
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:18
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Smithfield
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Smithfield, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
1.21 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 | 25.8 | 1.7 | 309 | 84 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 3.2 | 31 | 84 | 1,010.1 | 2.26 / 2.26 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 3.3 | 41 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 2.06 | 44 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 4.3 | 4 | 71 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 29 | 632.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 4.0 | 351 | 80 | 1,010.2 | 0.90 / 1.21 | 42 | 327.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 2.5 | 342 | 75 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 3.0 | 317 | 78 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 23 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 3.3 | 322 | 70 | 1,010.2 | 0.25 / 0.50 | 16 | 630.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.3 | 2.1 | 360 | 80 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 14 | 348.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 0.8 | 29 | 81 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 96 | 80 | 1,012.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 7 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 1.6 | 319 | 68 | 1,011.9 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 29 | 625.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.9 | 0.9 | 61 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 0.13 / 0.15 | 58 | 301.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Smithfield?
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Smithfield today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Smithfield?
Local time is 06:18. Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Smithfield?
Smithfield is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Smithfield?
DEM 362 m.
Where is Smithfield located?
It is at 18.41055, -78.09333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Smithfield in?
It is in Jamaica.