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Cambridge, Jamaica

Saint James Parish · Jamaica

Cambridge is a small town in Saint James Parish, Jamaica with a population of 3,930. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

3,930 Population 16/sq mi density
594 ft Elevation 181 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
91.8 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Cambridge

Cambridge

Cambridge is a city and non-metropolitan district in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is the county town of Cambridgeshire and is located on the River Cam, 55 miles (89 km) north of London. As of the 2021 United Kingdom census, the population of the City of Cambridge was 145,700; the population of the wider built-up area was 181,137. There is archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dating back to as early as the Bronze Age, and Cambridge became an important trading centre during the Roman and Viking eras. The first town charters were granted in the 12th century, although modern city status was not officially conferred until 1951.

People

Population3,930
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain91.8 in/yr
Sunny Days171/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Population3,930
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Coordinates18.3133°, -77.9025°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceSaint James Parish
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation91.8 inches (2,331 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cambridge

Cambridge is a small town in Jamaica (Saint James Parish) with a population of 3,930. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet (181 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.8 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Climate in Cambridge

Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1158 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 22.1° / 29.8° 80.6
Feb 26°C / 79°F 22° / 30.1° 36.0
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 22.5° / 30.5° 55.2
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.5° 74.3
May 28°C / 82°F 23.9° / 32.2° 150.0
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 24.5° / 33.1° 92.2
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 24.9° / 33.5° 74.9
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 24.9° / 33.5° 91.1
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 24.6° / 33.2° 138.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.4° 157.8
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.3° 121.9
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 22.9° / 30.4° 85.0
Cambridge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Jamaica avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area245.4 sq mi (635.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates18.3133°N, 77.9025°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 13.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 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 M6.8 145 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 134 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 142 km
Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 145 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 139 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 49 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 132 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 143 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 138 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 142 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 133 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 45 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 120 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 140 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 111 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 138 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 148 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 122 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 48 km
May 25, 1992 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 16 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 71 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 185 km
2020 Delta Category 1 277 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 144 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 288 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 230 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 147 km
2007 Dean Category 4 91 km
2005 Emily Category 5 198 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 147 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 86 km
2004 Charley Category 1 102 km
2002 Lili Category 1 229 km
2001 Iris Category 1 102 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 268 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 278 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 40 km
1980 Allen Category 4 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 3,000 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 13.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 9.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in
August 78°F (26°C) 10.8 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 11.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 13.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in

Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.2") and January the driest (2.6").

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Radio Stations near Cambridge

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
GGFM 90.1 Discovery Bay blues, discovery bay MP3 320 kbps
Mello Radio 88 FM dancehall, reggae AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Cambridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flagstaff Heritage Center
German Town Imigration Museum
Institute of Jamaica Museum
Montego Bay Cultural Center

Libraries in Cambridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Westmoreland Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cambridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barrett Town Craft Market
Charles Gordon Market
Harbour Street Market
Montego Bay Market

Train Stations in Cambridge

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cambridge Railway Station (Disused)
Stonehenge Train Depot (Disused)

Stadiums & Teams in Cambridge

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Airports Near Cambridge

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sangster International AirportMBJLarge Airport
Braco AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirkvine AirstripSmall Airport
Lionel Densham AerodromeSmall Airport
Mafoota AirstripSmall Airport
Nain AirstripSmall Airport
Negril AirportNEGSmall Airport
Puerto Seco AirstripSmall Airport
Silent Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Worthy Park AirstripSmall Airport

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
Driving side left

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 Cambridge

What is the population of Cambridge?

Cambridge has a population of 3,930 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 245.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cambridge?

Cambridge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 171 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.8 inches.

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