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Black River
Black River
Black River
Y.S. River
Y.S. River
St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

Black River

Black River is a village in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, close to the sea. It has a population of about 4,261 (2009). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now34°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population4,261
Local time10:07
18.03° N, 77.85° WElevation 5 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
The year in Black Riverweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35October
October: high / low32° / 25°
Rain this month149mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Black River at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in July

Coolest month23°C

Average low in March

Wettest monthOctober

149 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

22 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

September

Weather in Black River

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
34°C

Showers · wind 4 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct35°24°1.7 mm
Fri23 Oct34°23°8.3 mm
Sat24 Oct29°24°22.7 mm
Sun25 Oct31°22°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct32°21°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct33°21°
Thu29 Oct33°22°
Fri30 Oct33°22°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct35°24°1.5 mm

When to go to Black River

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545750443931303031354043
High31°31°31°31°32°33°33°33°33°32°31°31°
Low23°23°23°24°25°25°26°26°25°25°25°24°
Rain (mm)262249651277373871301497736
Wet days10811132027242527282014
Sea27°27°27°28°28°29°29°29°30°29°29°28°

What's on in Black River

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Black River

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Jamaica ZooZoos
3.4 km

Nature around Black River

Nature in Jamaica

The sky over Black River

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Black River

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Savanna-la-Mar 4 km ↑1957 · 41 km
5.5Easington 4 km ↑1993 · 134 km
5.5Mavis Bank 8 km ↗1988 · 132 km
5.4Hope Bay 5 km ←2023 · 132 km

Tropical storms · Black River

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Black River

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Black River from above

Getting to Black River

Sangster International AirportMBJ
54 km
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJ
102 km
Tinson Pen AirportKTP
109 km
Ipswich Railway Station (Disused)Railway station
19 km
Stonehenge Train Depot (Disused)Railway station
24 km

Places near Black River

Places with a climate like Black River

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Black River?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Black River.
What is the hottest month in Black River?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Black River?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Black River?
October is the wettest month with about 149 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Black River?
The sea is warmest in September at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.