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Bamboo, Jamaica

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4,264 Population 10/sq mi density
2,060 ft Elevation 628 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Bamboo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,060 ft (628 m)
Area432.3 sq mi (1,119.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates18.3922°N, 77.2643°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.8"
84% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 150 km
Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 87 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 148 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 21 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 149 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 149 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 141 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 123 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 140 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 88 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 139 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 138 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 149 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 97 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 60 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 87 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 99 km
Jul 2, 1996 60 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 140 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 102 km
May 25, 1992 61 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 125 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 48 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 102 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 245 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 81 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 231 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 258 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 209 km
2007 Dean Category 4 114 km
2005 Emily Category 5 235 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 90 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 111 km
2004 Charley Category 1 141 km
2002 Lili Category 1 280 km
2001 Iris Category 1 125 km
1998 Georges Category 1 298 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 48 km
1980 Allen Category 4 51 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 1,000 113 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 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
August 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
October 74°F (24°C) 9.6 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in

Bamboo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and February the driest (3.2").

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