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Bath, Jamaica

Saint Thomas Parish · Jamaica

Bath is a small town in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica with a population of 2,382. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,382 Population 7/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
70.8 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Bath

Bath is a settlement in south-east Jamaica. It is named after the British city of the same name. Bath Fountain and Bath Botanical Gardens are located in the town of Bath.

People

Population2,382
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain70.8 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population2,382
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates17.9482°, -76.3492°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceSaint Thomas Parish
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation70.8 inches (1,798 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bath

Bath is a small town in Jamaica (Saint Thomas Parish) with a population of 2,382. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.8 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Bath has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Jamaica avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area348.4 sq mi (902.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates17.9482°N, 76.3492°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.8"
86% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5.

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 25 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 123 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 135 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 16 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 48 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 22 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 39 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 116 km
Oct 8, 1998 83 km WSW of Les Irois, Haiti M4.2 130 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 30 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 23 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 44 km
Sep 15, 2004 96 km E of Manchioneal, Jamaica M4.0 107 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 38 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 53 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 37 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 46 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 56 km
Jun 3, 1995 4 km E of Stony Hill, Jamaica M3.8 44 km
Mar 22, 2016 42 km ENE of Manchioneal, Jamaica M3.8 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 124 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 87 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 212 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 27 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 124 km
2007 Dean Category 4 93 km
2005 Emily Category 5 228 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 67 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 74 km
2004 Charley Category 1 147 km
2001 Iris Category 1 98 km
1998 Georges Category 1 298 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 28 km
1980 Allen Category 5 62 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 81 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 8.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in

Bath has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (2.6").

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Radio Stations near Bath

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alpha Boys School Radio jazz, reggae MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jamaica 94FM news, talk MP3
Zip FM 103 FM alternative, dance MP3
Jamaica Dancehall Radio dance, dancehall MP3 192 kbps
Roots 96.1 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
Radio Jamaica 94 FM caribbean music, local music MP3
Fame 95 FM adult contemporary, hiphop MP3
KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston espn, sport OGG
Fyah105 FM - MP3 192 kbps
TBC Radio 88.5 FM religious, talk MP3
Mellow FM various AAC 64 kbps
Stylz FM love, reggae MP3
Kool 97 FM alternative, pop MP3
Newstalk 93 FM various MP3 192 kbps
Nationwide Radio 90 FM various AAC

Libraries in Bath

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amity Hall Public Library0.0
Cheswick Branch Library0.0
Portland Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bath

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Musgrave Craft & Farmers Market

Restaurants in Bath

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

All Shmarr Play Ground & Food Restaurant

Gas Stations in Bath

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rubis

Airports Near Bath

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Ken Jones AirportPOTMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Eastern Banana Estates Airstrip-Small Airport
Ewarton Airstrip-Small Airport
Hector’s River Agricultural Airstrip-Small Airport
Tulloch Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bath

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bath Methodist Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica

🇯🇲 About Jamaica

Capital Kingston
Population 2,934,855
Area 10,991 km²
GDP (USD) $21,418,804,320
GDP per capita $7,542
HDI 0.709
Life expectancy 71.5 years
Internet users 89.5%
Urban population 58.5%
Currency JMD (Dollar)
Languages English, Jamaican Patois
Calling code +1
TLD .jm
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Public Holidays in Jamaica

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 23 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 1 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Aug 6 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 16 National Heroes Day National Heroes Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bath

What is the population of Bath?

Bath has a population of 2,382 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 348.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bath?

Bath has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.8 inches.

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