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Alexandria, Jamaica

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1,927 Population 5/sq mi density
1,995 ft Elevation 608 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Alexandria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,995 ft (608 m)
Area432.3 sq mi (1,119.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates18.3077°N, 77.3534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.0"
103% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 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 90 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 10 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 136 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 146 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 75 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 143 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 142 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 101 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 65 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 92 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 112 km
May 25, 1992 61 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 134 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 77 km
May 25, 1992 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 141 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 89 km
Jul 2, 1996 60 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 145 km
May 25, 1992 57 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.3 150 km
Aug 10, 1992 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.3 148 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 84 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 42 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 91 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 239 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 90 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 235 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 260 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 202 km
2007 Dean Category 4 102 km
2005 Emily Category 5 223 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 103 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 102 km
2004 Charley Category 1 128 km
2002 Lili Category 1 277 km
2001 Iris Category 1 118 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 289 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 35 km
1980 Allen Category 4 65 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 1,000 124 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
February 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 9.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 8.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 9.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 12.4 in Wettest
November 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in

Alexandria has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in February to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (2.6").

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