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Cascade, Jamaica

Hanover · Jamaica

Cascade is a small town in Hanover, Jamaica with a population of 1,232. Elevation: 1,079 ft (329 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,232 Population 6/sq mi density
1,079 ft Elevation 329 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
75.1 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Cascade

Cascade is a settlement in Hanover Parish, Jamaica.

People

Population1,232
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain75.1 in/yr
Sunny Days200/yr
Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Population1,232
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Coordinates18.3975°, -78.1034°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceHanover
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation75.1 inches (1,908 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cascade

Cascade is a small town in Jamaica (Hanover) with a population of 1,232. The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet (329 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.1 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Climate in Cascade

Cascade 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
Cascade has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Jamaica avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Area200.1 sq mi (518.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates18.3975°N, 78.1034°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.1"
98% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

Jan 28, 2020 123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M7.7 133 km
May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 137 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 117 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 135 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 131 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 70 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 121 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 124 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 132 km
Jan 28, 2020 138 km NW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.7 149 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 58 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 126 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 134 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 109 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 132 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 145 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 128 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 103 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 53 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 25 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 70 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 162 km
2020 Delta Category 1 269 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 167 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 212 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 124 km
2007 Dean Category 4 105 km
2005 Emily Category 5 199 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 154 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 84 km
2004 Charley Category 1 92 km
2002 Lili Category 1 207 km
2001 Iris Category 1 112 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 272 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 280 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 47 km
1980 Allen Category 4 90 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF SE COAST OF CUBA Earthquake 0.1 m 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
February 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
May 80°F (26°C) 10.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 80°F (26°C) 10.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in

Cascade has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Cascade

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pondside All Age School
Merlene Ottey High School
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Radio Stations near Cascade

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mello Radio 88 FM dancehall, reggae AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Cascade

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

Libraries in Cascade

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Westmoreland Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cascade

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

Hotels in Cascade

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Camp Cabarita

Stadiums & Teams in Cascade

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Airports Near Cascade

9 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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cascade

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Askenish CFC

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Waterfalls
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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
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 Cascade

What is the population of Cascade?

Cascade has a population of 1,232 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 200.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cascade?

Cascade has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.1 inches.

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