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Dalvey, Jamaica

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3,037 Population 9/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Dalvey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area348.4 sq mi (902.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates17.9118°N, 76.2486°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.9"
92% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.30"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 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 36 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 134 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 140 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 26 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 60 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 33 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 123 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 50 km
Oct 8, 1998 83 km WSW of Les Irois, Haiti M4.2 120 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 41 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 54 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 34 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 49 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 63 km
Sep 15, 2004 96 km E of Manchioneal, Jamaica M4.0 98 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 66 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 57 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 43 km
Jun 3, 1995 4 km E of Stony Hill, Jamaica M3.8 55 km
Mar 22, 2016 42 km ENE of Manchioneal, Jamaica M3.8 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 134 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 90 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 201 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 37 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 113 km
2007 Dean Category 4 94 km
2005 Emily Category 5 225 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 67 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 73 km
2004 Charley Category 1 147 km
2001 Iris Category 1 92 km
1998 Georges Category 1 294 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 24 km
1980 Allen Category 5 57 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 84 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 9.5 in
December 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in

Dalvey has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (2.6").

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