Location & Surroundings
Wait-A-Bit is a settlement in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, at 890 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mandeville, 23 km to the south. The national capital Kingston is 81 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sangster International Airport, 51 km away.
Also known as: Wait a Bit
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° 15' 1" N, 77° 30' 53" W
- Elevation DEM: 890 m
- Timezone America/Jamaica
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 523 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (JMD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-876
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:23
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wait-A-Bit
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wait-A-Bit, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 22.4 | 0.9 | 111 | 90 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.7 | 0.3 | 57 | 50 | 1,011.7 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 716.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 0.5 | 242 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 7.11 / 7.31 | 99 | 153.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 125 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 2.01 / 9.31 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.2 | 134 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 10.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 1.4 | 139 | 48 | 1,012.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 95 | 728.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 0.6 | 128 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 2.15 / 2.21 | 10 | 316.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 1.1 | 136 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.6 | 1.1 | 132 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 10.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 0.9 | 64 | 48 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 688.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 157 | 94 | 1,014.8 | 1.93 / 1.93 | 91 | 302.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 132 | 96 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.6 | 1.1 | 124 | 90 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 9.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wait-A-Bit?
Now 22.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 717 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 Wait-A-Bit today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Wait-A-Bit?
Local time is 16:23. Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Wait-A-Bit?
Wait-A-Bit is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wait-A-Bit?
DEM 890 m.
Where is Wait-A-Bit located?
It is at 18.25014, -77.51476 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wait-A-Bit in?
It is in Jamaica.