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Chapelton, Jamaica

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4,514 Population 8/sq mi density
889 ft Elevation 271 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Chapelton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area562.7 sq mi (1,457.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates18.0833°N, 77.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.6"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 74 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 32 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 149 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 72 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 84 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 78 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 54 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 89 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 66 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 124 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 70 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 75 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 99 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 72 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 53 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 67 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 70 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 47 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 52 km
Feb 10, 2013 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica M3.9 80 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 65 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 69 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 257 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 73 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 216 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 285 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 219 km
2007 Dean Category 4 86 km
2005 Emily Category 5 203 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 115 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 76 km
2004 Charley Category 1 117 km
2002 Lili Category 1 298 km
2001 Iris Category 1 92 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 272 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 290 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 35 km
1980 Allen Category 4 79 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 1,000 127 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
April 74°F (24°C) 3.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 10.6 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in

Chapelton has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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