May Pen
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: May Pen month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in May Pen are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 30–30°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), February the coldest (average low 20°C), and October the wettest (about 190 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7 | 20.4 | 29 | 10.6 |
| February | 29.7 | 20.2 | 37 | 10.8 |
| March | 30.6 | 20.4 | 51 | 11.4 |
| April | 30.8 | 21.2 | 98 | 11.7 |
| May | 30.8 | 22.3 | 126 | 11.1 |
| June | 31.2 | 23.0 | 93 | 11.2 |
| July | 32.3 | 23.0 | 100 | 11.8 |
| August | 32.4 | 23.2 | 106 | 11.2 |
| September | 31.9 | 23.0 | 135 | 10.8 |
| October | 30.4 | 22.7 | 190 | 9.9 |
| November | 29.8 | 21.8 | 123 | 9.7 |
| December | 29.7 | 21.3 | 38 | 10.1 |
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People and places shaping May Pen
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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026Past and future events in May Pen
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- Denbigh Agricultural Show
Largest agricultural show in the English‑speaking Caribbean, held annually during Jamaica's Independence Celebration weekend
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01 · OverviewMay Pen, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow May Pen took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting May Pen
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in May Pen
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in May Pen
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in May Pen
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for May Pen
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about May Pen
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Frequently Asked Questions about May Pen
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01 · Q&AWhere is May Pen located and what are its coordinates?
May Pen is situated in Jamaica at geographic coordinates 17.9645, -77.2451 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of May Pen?
May Pen has a recorded population of approximately 44,755 and observes the America/Jamaica time zone (JMD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in May Pen?
Official and commonly spoken languages in May Pen include en-JM, and the circulating currency is JMD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for May Pen?
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