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Buff Bay, Jamaica
Full City Profile
2,757
Population
3,133/sq mi density
49 ft
Elevation
15 meters
77°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Buff Bay 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. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2329°N, 76.6612°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 66 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in |
Buff Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.7") and March the driest (3.2").