Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica
Nutshell
Nutshell is a locality in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time22:17
18.17° N, 77.07° WElevation 156 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low33° / 23°
Rain this month276mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Nutshell at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:06 · 17:3911 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:52Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in July
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
276 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
60 mm of rain
Weather in Nutshell
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 99%
Today26 Oct31°20°2.8 mm
Tue27 Oct33°20°2.7 mm
Wed28 Oct31°21°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct34°20°0.9 mm
Fri30 Oct32°21°10.2 mm
Sat31 Oct33°22°2.1 mm
Sun1 Nov34°22°1 mm
Mon2 Nov33°22°2.2 mm
Tue3 Nov31°21°3.7 mm
Wed4 Nov33°23°4.6 mm
When to go to Nutshell
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 46 | 53 | 48 | 41 | 35 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 37 | 41 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 34° | 34° | 34° | 33° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 68 | 60 | 79 | 123 | 224 | 120 | 87 | 146 | 210 | 276 | 161 | 99 |
| Wet days | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 20 | 15 |
What's on in Nutshell
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
The sky over Nutshell
Earthquakes around Nutshell
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record30within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.2Savanna-la-Mar 4 km ↑1957 · 114 km
5.5Easington 4 km ↑1993 · 57 km
5.5Mavis Bank 8 km ↗1988 · 52 km
5.4Hope Bay 5 km ←2023 · 49 km
Towns and villages around Nutshell
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Places near Nutshell
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nutshell?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Nutshell.
What is the hottest month in Nutshell?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Nutshell?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nutshell?
October is the wettest month with about 276 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.