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Above Rocks, Jamaica
Full City Profile
5,261
Population
17/sq mi density
951 ft
Elevation
290 meters
76°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
Above Rocks has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US 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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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").