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Albert Town, Jamaica

Trelawny Parish · Jamaica

Albert Town is a small town in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica with a population of 3,449. Elevation: 2,041 ft (622 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,449 Population 12/sq mi density
2,041 ft Elevation 622 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
79.0 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Albert Town

Albert Town is a town in the parish of Trelawny in Jamaica.

People

Population3,449
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain79.0 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation2,041 ft (622 m)
Population3,449
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation2,041 ft (622 m)
Coordinates18.2943°, -77.5424°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceTrelawny Parish
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation79.0 inches (2,006 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Albert Town

Albert Town is a small town in Jamaica (Trelawny Parish) with a population of 3,449. The city sits at an elevation of 2,041 feet (622 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.0 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Albert Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,041 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above Jamaica avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,041 ft (622 m)
Area295.1 sq mi (764.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates18.2943°N, 77.5424°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.0"
108% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5.

Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 148 km
Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 108 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 148 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 11 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 144 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 142 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 138 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 134 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 59 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 118 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 148 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 111 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 142 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 150 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 85 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 96 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 129 km
Jul 2, 1996 60 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 141 km
May 25, 1992 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 136 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 28 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 88 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 221 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 109 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 252 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 250 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 184 km
2007 Dean Category 4 92 km
2005 Emily Category 5 216 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 120 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 100 km
2004 Charley Category 1 116 km
2002 Lili Category 1 261 km
2001 Iris Category 1 111 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 279 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 293 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 23 km
1980 Allen Category 4 81 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 1,000 144 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 10.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 8.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
August 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (24°C) 9.5 in
October 74°F (23°C) 12.4 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in

Albert Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in February to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Albert Town

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Troy High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Albert Town

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fame 95 FM Jamaica - MP3
The Edge 105 FM - MP3 192 kbps
GGFM 90.1 Discovery Bay blues, discovery bay MP3 320 kbps
Mello Radio 88 FM dancehall, reggae AAC 64 kbps
NCU 91.1 FM various MP3

Museums in Albert Town

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flagstaff Heritage Center
Maidstone

Libraries in Albert Town

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Clark's Town Branch Library0.0
Stugre Town Branch Library0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Albert Town

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Albert Town

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sangster International AirportMBJLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Braco Airfield-Small Airport
Ewarton Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkvine Airstrip-Small Airport
Lionel Densham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mafoota 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

Post Offices in Albert Town

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Albert Town

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Warsop Pentecostal Church

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Waterfalls
2
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica

🇯🇲 About Jamaica

Capital Kingston
Population 2,934,855
Area 10,991 km²
GDP (USD) $21,418,804,320
GDP per capita $7,542
HDI 0.709
Life expectancy 71.5 years
Internet users 89.5%
Urban population 58.5%
Currency JMD (Dollar)
Languages English, Jamaican Patois
Calling code +1
TLD .jm
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Jamaica

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 23 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 1 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Aug 6 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 16 National Heroes Day National Heroes Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Albert Town

What is the population of Albert Town?

Albert Town has a population of 3,449 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 295.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Albert Town?

Albert Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.0 inches.

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