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Accompong, Jamaica

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788 Population 2/sq mi density
1,470 ft Elevation 448 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Accompong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Area454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.2263°N, 77.7536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.1"
124% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 127 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 34 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 145 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 147 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 142 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 40 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 133 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 137 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 119 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 106 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 131 km
Jul 2, 1996 60 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 146 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 49 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 117 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 110 km
May 25, 1992 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 140 km
May 25, 1992 61 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 147 km
Aug 10, 1992 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.3 149 km
Sep 8, 1995 82 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.3 144 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 26 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 75 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 203 km
2020 Delta Category 1 283 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 126 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 270 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 245 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 165 km
2007 Dean Category 4 81 km
2005 Emily Category 5 197 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 143 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 85 km
2004 Charley Category 1 99 km
2002 Lili Category 1 247 km
2001 Iris Category 1 96 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 263 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 276 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 22 km
1980 Allen Category 4 104 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
April 74°F (24°C) 7.1 in
May 76°F (24°C) 11.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 8.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 12.7 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in

Accompong has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.7") and February the driest (2.9").

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