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Jamaica, Vermont Weather

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Jamaica weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Jamaica, VT
Saturday, July 4 at 6:35 AM
72
°
Clear
Feels like
76°
Humidity
78%
Wind
2 mph
Sunrise
1:17 AM
Sunset
4:33 PM
Jamaica, VT
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastJamaica, VT: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 66 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit with a 38% chance of precipitation at 6 PM.
L 66°H 86°
Jamaica, VT
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Drizzle
    38%
    0.03″
    86°70°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    17%
    —
    82°66°-4°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Showers
    44%
    2.7″
    68°57°-14°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Rain
    46%
    0.54″
    59°57°-9°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    —
    —
    81°54°+22°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    25%
    —
    87°63°+6°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Overcast
    37%
    —
    79°58°-8°
Jamaica, VT
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°62°76°90°6a12p6p12anow 70°high 86°low 66°PRECIP %
Jamaica, VT
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SE
126° · backing 160°
Direction
SE
126°
Sustained
2
mph
Gust
2
mph
Peak 24h
23
avg 6
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 6 · pk 23 @ 7:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 233SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Jamaica, VT
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
983.7
+0.2 mb in 3h · steady · 29.05 inHg
Now
983.7
mb
3h
+0.2
mb
12h
0.0
mb
24h
-1.1
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 983–986
975980985990-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW985.6983.0983.8
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Jamaica, VT
Air quality
41
AQI
Good
→-2 in 6h

AQI 41 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). Ozone at AQI 42 now. With UV 0.3 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 7 around 1 PM.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Good
5.6μg/m³
PM 10Good
6μg/m³
NO₂Good
2μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
88μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.1

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 42 now. With UV 0.3 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 7 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 42
UV peak
0.3 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
partly cloudy
Projected peak
AQI 7

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 5.6 µg/m³ (AQI 31) with a 0.95 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.95
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Jamaica, VT
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
38.3mi
UNLIMITED
84 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
10:35 UTC · Jamaica, VT · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
10:35 UTC · Jamaica, VT · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Jamaica, VT
Satellite · infrared · animated
Jamaica, VT
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Jamaica, VT
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
4:43 AM
Sunrise
1:17 AM
Daylight
15h 16m
Sunset
4:33 PM
Civil dusk
9:10 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Jamaica, VT
The moon
Waning Gibbous
82% illuminated
Moonrise
10:49 PM
Moonset
9:50 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Jamaica, VT
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Jamaica at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 3°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: May 5 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP code: 05343

15-Day Forecast — Jamaica

  1. Sat86°70°38%
  2. Sun82°66°17%
  3. Mon68°57°44%
  4. Tue59°57°46%
  5. Wed81°54°7%
  6. Thu87°63°25%
  7. Fri79°58°37%
  8. Sat81°55°18%
  9. Sun66°61°31%
  10. Mon75°61°25%
  11. Tue81°61°26%
  12. Wed72°60°36%
  13. Thu81°57°35%
  14. Fri87°62°55%
  15. Sat74°64°44%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Jamaica

SPC includes Jamaica in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

Annual cicada buzz begins, peaking in the heat of the day.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
April——
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radisheslettuce, peas, radishes
Junelettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
Augusttomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
October—winter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

The year in Jamaica tops out in July (~66°F) and dips lowest in January (~17°F), with October wettest at 5.2 inches and February driest at 3.4 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January17°3.9″13
February21°3.4″11
March28°4.2″14
April40°4.0″13
May53°4.1″14
June61°5.0″17
July66°4.5″15
August64°4.6″15
September57°4.0″13
October46°5.2″17
November34°3.8″13
December24°4.5″15

Regional context

Jamaica swings from 17°F in January to 66°F in July (48°F) per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals; precipitation in Jamaica runs about 51 inches on roughly 170 measurable days.

Rainfall in Jamaica stays even across the calendar: October tops out at 5.2 inches over 17.0 rainy days, and February still logs 3.4 inches across 11.0 — a narrow range for Jamaica. That lines Jamaica up with places like Wardsboro, VT, Stratton Mountain, VT and Townshend, VT, fed by overlapping storm tracks.

Around late-May, Jamaica sheds its freezing nights — kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips go into Jamaica's beds. Heat-demanding starts go out a fortnight on in Jamaica, after the soil warms and cold snaps clear. The season ends by early-October in Jamaica, once hard frosts set back in. Jamaica's low ground holds frost later into spring than Jamaica's benches, which run 3-5 days ahead.

Similar climates: Wardsboro, VT, Stratton Mountain, VT, Townshend, VT, South Londonderry, VT, Harmonyville, VT.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Jamaica?
In Jamaica, expect the last spring frost near mid-May; Jamaica's first autumn frost comes around mid-October.
What is the rainy season in Jamaica?
Jamaica sees its heaviest rain in October (around 5.2 inches), part of roughly 51 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Jamaica?
July is Jamaica's warmest month, averaging about 66°F.
What is the coldest month in Jamaica?
Jamaica bottoms out in January, with a mean near 17°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Jamaica?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-May in Jamaica; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does Jamaica get?
Jamaica averages about 170 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Jamaica?
Jamaica's USDA zone comes from its January mean (17°F); enter the ZIP on the USDA lookup for the number.
What is the 10-day forecast for Jamaica?
Jamaica's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Jamaica?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Jamaica in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Jamaica?
Current conditions for Jamaica and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Jamaica forecast updated?
The Jamaica forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Jamaica?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Jamaica are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Jamaica?
The next few days in Jamaica's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Jamaica, Vermont has a warm-summer humid continental climate: January averages roughly 17°F, July about 66°F, 49°F between them.

Rain and snow bring Jamaica roughly 51 inches a year across approximately 170 measurable-precipitation days.

Latitude 43.1°N gives Jamaica its 49°F swing, and with it the rhythm of Jamaica's growing season.

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ZIP codes in Jamaica

  • 05343

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.