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Portmore — VanSky 38 (Challenging)

City · Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica

34° Partly cloudy
VanSky
38
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
37°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
51%
UV
—
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05:55 / 18:12

VanSky index for Portmore, Jamaica — 38 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Portmore, Jamaica — VanSky 38 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #18 of 21 cities in the country (as of 12 September 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
83
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
95
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 40)
Condensation
Medium
51%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.3°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
40 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
33 AQI
PM2.5: 25.7 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Sa
12.09
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
Su
13.09
day
32°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 38
comfort
Tu
15.09
day
32°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
We
16.09
day
31°
night
25°
solar
2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 42
comfort
Th
17.09
day
31°
night
25°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 44
comfort
Fr
18.09
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 44
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.9h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 39.6 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • High dust levels (67 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

33
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
33
Fair
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
25.7
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
67
μg/m³
Moderate
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Jamaica

Portmore ranks 16 of 21 cities. Country average VanSky — 40.

Best
1
Saint Ann’s Bay
60 2
Mandeville
47 3
Port Antonio
46 4
Kingston
45 5
Tower Hill
45
Harshest
Portmore you are here
33
Spanish Town
32
Savanna-la-Mar
27
Barbican
26
Montego Bay
25
All 21 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Portmore?
The weekly VanSky index for Portmore is 38 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Portmore?
Solar panel output data for Portmore is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Portmore?
The index for Portmore is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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Spanish Town 8 km Kingston 10 km Half Way Tree 10 km Constant Spring 13 km Bog Walk 19 km Old Harbour 24 km Linstead 24 km Tower Hill 25 km

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JM Jamaica — fuel prices

Updated: 12.09.2026

Petrol

$1.38 /l

JMD218.21 · €1.19/l

73 of 168

cheaper than 57% of countries

Premium petrol

$1.44 /l

JMD227.93 · €1.24/l

37 of 102

cheaper than 65% of countries

Diesel

$1.62 /l

JMD255.37 · €1.39/l

95 of 167

pricier than 56% of countries

Premium Diesel

$1.61 /l

JMD253.57 · €1.38/l

13 of 46

cheaper than 74% of countries

Kerosene

$1.32 /l

JMD209.16 · €1.14/l

22 of 43

cheaper than 51% of countries

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