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Above Rocks, Jamaica
Saint Catherine Parish · Jamaica
Above Rocks is a small city in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica with a population of 5,261. Elevation: 951 ft (290 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
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About Above Rocks
Above Rocks is a town in the parish of Saint Catherine in Jamaica.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,261 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.1068°, -76.8761° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Saint Catherine Parish |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,401 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Above Rocks
Above Rocks is a small city in Jamaica (Saint Catherine Parish) with a population of 5,261. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet (290 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Climate in Above Rocks
Above Rocks has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 860 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 302.9 sq mi (784.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1068°N, 76.8761°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.5 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1907 | JAMAICA | Earthquake | 2.5 m | 1,000 | 92 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 39 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 4.3 in |
Above Rocks has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Above Rocks
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harkers Hall Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| HEART Vocational Training Center | — | — | — | — |
| St. Mary's College | — | — | — | — |
| St. Mary's All Age School | — | — | — | — |
| Glengoffe High School | — | — | — | — |
| Castleton Primary & Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Above Rocks
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Boys School Radio | jazz, reggae | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Jamaica 94FM | news, talk | MP3 | |
| Zip FM 103 FM | alternative, dance | MP3 | |
| ghetto vibes radio | classic soul, dancehall | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jamaica Dancehall Radio | dance, dancehall | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Roots 96.1 FM | dancehall, hiphop | MP3 | |
| Radio Jamaica 94 FM | caribbean music, local music | MP3 | |
| The Edge 105 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fame 95 FM Jamaica | — | MP3 | |
| KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston | espn, sport | OGG | |
| Fyah105 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TBC Radio 88.5 FM | religious, talk | MP3 | |
| Fame 95 FM | adult contemporary, hiphop | MP3 | |
| Mellow FM | various | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Stylz FM | love, reggae | MP3 | |
| Suncity 104.9 FM | dancehall, hiphop | MP3 | |
| Kool 97 FM | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| Omega KLAS Radio - God and Sports | various | MP3 | |
| Newstalk 93 FM | various | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nationwide Radio 90 FM | various | AAC | |
| NCU 91.1 FM | various | MP3 | |
| UnityXM | dancehall, reggae | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Above Rocks
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Marley museum | ||||
| Bob Marley museum | ||||
| Charles Town Museum and Safu (Asafu) Yard | ||||
| Liberty Hall, Marcus Garvey Museum | ||||
| Liberty Hall, Marcus Garvey Museum | ||||
| Money Museum | ||||
| Money Museum | ||||
| National Galery of Jamaica | ||||
| National Galery of Jamaica | ||||
| National Gallery of Jamaica | ||||
| National Gallery of Jamaica | ||||
| Natural History Museum of Jamaica | ||||
| Natural History Museum of Jamaica | ||||
| People's Museum of Craft & Technology | ||||
| Peter tosh museum | ||||
| Peter tosh museum | ||||
| Scott's Hall Maroon Museum | ||||
| Taino Hut (1965) | ||||
| Trench Town Culture Yard Museum | ||||
| Trench Town Culture Yard Museum | ||||
| White Marl Taino Midden and Museum |
Libraries in Above Rocks
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annotto By Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bog Walk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buff Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calvin Mckain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calvin Mckain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calvin Mckain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greater Portmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harbour View Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harbour View Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harbour View Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Jamaica | 0.0 | |||||
| Science and Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spanish Town Parish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UWI Medical Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Above Rocks
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackee Village | |||||
| Buff Bay Market | |||||
| Coronation Market | |||||
| Cross Roads Market | |||||
| Jubilee Market | |||||
| Linstead Market | |||||
| Mid Town Farmer's Market | |||||
| Old Harbour Market | |||||
| Old Harbour Market | |||||
| Old Harbour Market | |||||
| Oxford Mall | |||||
| Papine Market | |||||
| Papine Market | |||||
| Papine Market | |||||
| Red Rose Market | |||||
| Redemption Ground Arcade | |||||
| Sampars | |||||
| Sampars | |||||
| Sampars | |||||
| Spanish Town Market | |||||
| Spanish Town Market |
Breweries in Above Rocks
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razz Breweries | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe |
Stadiums & Teams in Above Rocks
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| National Stadium | ||
| Sabina Park |
Airports Near Above Rocks
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Manley International Airport | KIN | Large Airport |
| Ian Fleming International Airport | OCJ | Medium Airport |
| Ken Jones Airport | POT | Medium Airport |
| Tinson Pen Airport | KTP | Medium Airport |
| Braco Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eastern Banana Estates Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ewarton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hector’s River Agricultural Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kirkvine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Moneague Training Camp Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nain Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Port Esquivel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Seco Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Silent Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tulloch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Worthy Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Above Rocks
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Medical Centre | ||
| Downtown Medical Centre | ||
| Duhaney Park Health Center | ||
| Duhaney Park Health Center | ||
| Heart Trust NTA | ||
| Heart Trust NTA | ||
| Medical Centre | ||
| Portmore Hospital Complex |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Above Rocks
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Mary's Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Jamaica
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Above Rocks?
Above Rocks has a population of 5,261 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 302.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Above Rocks?
Above Rocks has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.