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Anchovy, Jamaica

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4,161 Population 17/sq mi density
702 ft Elevation 214 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Anchovy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Area245.4 sq mi (635.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates18.4103°N, 77.9317°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

Jan 28, 2020 123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M7.7 142 km
May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 134 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 124 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 132 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 53 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 129 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 121 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 132 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 127 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 56 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 122 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 131 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 109 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 129 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 127 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 127 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 116 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 57 km
Jul 2, 1996 60 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 127 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 25 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 78 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 178 km
2020 Delta Category 1 282 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 152 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 295 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 219 km
2008 Ike Category 4 299 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 141 km
2007 Dean Category 4 102 km
2005 Emily Category 5 207 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 141 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 93 km
2004 Charley Category 1 106 km
2002 Lili Category 1 220 km
2001 Iris Category 1 113 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 277 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 287 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 49 km
1980 Allen Category 4 88 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 3,000 147 km
2020 OFF SE COAST OF CUBA Earthquake 0.1 m 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 9.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.3 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in

Anchovy has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (2.9").

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