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Albert Town, Jamaica

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3,449 Population 12/sq mi density
2,041 ft Elevation 622 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
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. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above US 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 US 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. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

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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