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Linstead

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Updated Monday, October 26, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100
Should I visit Linstead?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Incidents of sexual assault in tourist areas
  • Local gun violence and police encounters

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Linstead month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Linstead are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 29–29°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), February the coldest (average low 21°C), and October the wettest (about 177 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.920.93310.4
February29.120.74010.7
March29.820.94911.2
April30.221.69211.6
May30.522.512711.1
June31.223.28611.1
July32.223.68811.7
August32.123.810611.1
September31.623.713210.8
October30.123.217710.0
November29.222.51339.5
December28.821.83910.1

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What is being reported around Linstead

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People and places shaping Linstead

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Research updated Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Past and future events in Linstead

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Overnight shootout in Linstead

    A reported overnight shootout occurred between police and suspected gunmen in Linstead.

  2. Linstead gun attack

    A violent gun attack in Linstead resulted in a woman being killed and a child wounded.

Current public leadership

  • Chantae Brown

    Linstead Town Manager at the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation.

  • Listra Clemetson

    JLP Councillor Caretaker for the Linstead Division.

People associated with this place

  • Joseph Hill

    Singer with the group Culture, native of Linstead.

  • Clive Hunt

    Musician and reggae producer, native of Linstead.

  • Hedley Jones

    Musician, native of Linstead.

  • Leslie Laing

    Olympic gold medalist in the 4x400 m relay, native of Linstead.

  • Asafa Powell

    Athlete, native of Linstead.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Linstead yet.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • The Jamaica Beacon

    Provides professional reporting on special events, people, and places across Jamaica including Linstead.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Linstead Market

    Historic and bustling local market popularized in song, serving vendors and shoppers daily.

  • Charlemont High School

    Educational institution located in Linstead.

  • Dinthill Technical High

    Educational institution located in Linstead.

  • Linstead Primary and Junior High School

    One of Jamaica's oldest elementary learning institutions.

  • McGrath High School

    Educational institution located in Linstead.

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01 · Overview

Linstead, in brief

Linstead is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Linstead took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Linstead

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Linstead

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Linstead

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Linstead

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Linstead

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08 · Questions

Questions about Linstead

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Frequently Asked Questions about Linstead

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Linstead located and what are its coordinates?

Linstead is situated in Jamaica at geographic coordinates 18.1368, -77.0317, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Linstead?

Linstead has a recorded population of approximately 20,660 and observes the America/Jamaica time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Linstead?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Linstead include EN-JM, with JMD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Linstead?

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