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Balaclava, Jamaica
Full City Profile
2,862
Population
6/sq mi density
755 ft
Elevation
230 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Balaclava 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 Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1723°N, 77.6438°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 108 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 |
Balaclava 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").