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Black River, Jamaica
Full City Profile
4,229
Population
9/sq mi density
16 ft
Elevation
5 meters
78°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Black River has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0264°N, 77.8487°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 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in |
Black River has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (2.2").