Ashton
in Beaufort of Westmoreland, Jamaica

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
18.232 and -77.935 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 18° 13' 56" and W -77° 56' 4"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - JMD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:49 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Jamaica
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:22 am and 5:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Jamaica in Caribbean

Safety Score: 3,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Jamaica.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Jamaica. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Ashton

Ashton in Beaufort (Westmoreland) is a town located in Jamaica about 77 mi (or 123 km) west of Kingston, the country's capital town.

Time in Ashton is now 08:49 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Jamaica with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Ashton, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Jamaica is Sangster International Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Desembarco del Granma National Park in Cuba at a distance of 153 mi (or 247 km).

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mt Peto, Savanna-la-Mar, Black River, Montego Bay and Quickstep. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 81 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

26°C (78 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

27°C (80 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

27°C (81 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Jamaica back-roads tour

Published: March 13, 2009
Length: 11:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JCVdude

We show real trips, real people and real destinations. Jamaica is so beautiful even when you leave the beaches and embark on a journey off the beaten path.


Coffee blossoms in Jamaica

Published: September 02, 2008
Length: 39:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kewparkdotcom

After the late summer rains die down there is usually a dry snap in Jamaica which brings out all of the flowers. Here is Kew Park's coffee field in full bloom. Listen closely, to the birds...


My 103 year old grandad in jamaica

Published: August 07, 2012
Length: 58:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mzclojam

my 103 year old grandad going strong trying to get his cow back through the fence it has escaped through.


Demetri Romoy Kameka

Published: October 14, 2012
Length: 29:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: braggadon heslop

Love me.


Jamaica Negril beach.MOV

Published: April 02, 2012
Length: 55:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: rakkubik

view from the Firefly resort.


How to eat a Jackfruit

Published: September 02, 2008
Length: 54:10 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: kewparkdotcom

A Jackfruit is a large sweet tasting fruit that grows in Jamaica and other Tropical climates. It is difficult to eat, but Calvin demonstrates how to get started. Here he cuts into the Jackfruit...


cruise ship fire

Published: March 26, 2006
Length: 42:49 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: andrew johnson

last week i was on the star princess cruise ship which was the one that started on fire.


Iberostar Rose Hall Jamaican Soca Dancing

Published: March 26, 2009
Length: 46:08 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Rainblowfish

Miss you guys J & K.


Dj Lively Clive & Charely Blacks proforming at River Splash

Published: May 03, 2013
Length: 53:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: demario williams

CHARELY BLACKS DJ LIVELY CLIVE JAMAICA WESTMORELAND RIVER SPLASH 2012.


Biodiversity Jamaica

Published: October 03, 2008
Length: 59:10 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: kewparkdotcom

The Kew Park Jamaican Coffee farm believes in variation of life at all levels of biological organization. A wonderful ecosystem equals a wonderful Jamaican coffee.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Darliston

Darliston is a settlement in Jamaica. Darliston is a town in Westmoreland Parish in western Jamaica. It is located 16 kilometres east-northeast of Savanna-la-Mar. In 1991 the population was 1,435 (2007 estimate 1595). Principal economic activities include the production of breadfruit and livestock. In 2005 the Government of Jamaica opened a transport centre in Darliston costing $6.6m, funded by the national Urban/Rural Renewal Programme and the Westmoreland Parish Council.

Located at 18.2333, -77.9667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Jamaica, Westmoreland Parish