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Duncans, Jamaica

Trelawny Parish · Jamaica

Duncans is a small town in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica with a population of 1,876. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,876 Population 6/sq mi density
427 ft Elevation 130 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
61.3 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Duncans

Duncans is a settlement in the Trelawny Parish in Jamaica. It has a parish courthouse.

People

Population1,876
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain61.3 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Population1,876
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Coordinates18.4680°, -77.5363°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceTrelawny Parish
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation61.3 inches (1,557 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Duncans

Duncans is a small town in Jamaica (Trelawny Parish) with a population of 1,876. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.3 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Duncans has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Jamaica avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area295.1 sq mi (764.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates18.4680°N, 77.5363°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.3"
61% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.70"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8.

May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 132 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 144 km
Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 116 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 130 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 129 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 20 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 127 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 140 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 123 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 74 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 133 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 120 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 117 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 126 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 130 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 132 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 90 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 117 km
May 25, 1992 61 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 116 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 100 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 18 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 108 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 215 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 111 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 261 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 234 km
2008 Ike Category 4 294 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 179 km
2007 Dean Category 4 111 km
2005 Emily Category 5 232 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 110 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 118 km
2004 Charley Category 1 133 km
2002 Lili Category 1 251 km
2001 Iris Category 1 129 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 297 km
1998 Georges Category 1 298 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 42 km
1980 Allen Category 4 72 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 1,000 139 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
March 74°F (24°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Duncans has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Duncans

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cedric Titus Comp. High Sch. - - - -
Brampton All Age School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Duncans

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fame 95 FM Jamaica - MP3
The Edge 105 FM - MP3 192 kbps
GGFM 90.1 Discovery Bay blues, discovery bay MP3 320 kbps
Mello Radio 88 FM dancehall, reggae AAC 64 kbps
NCU 91.1 FM various MP3

Museums in Duncans

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flagstaff Heritage Center

Libraries in Duncans

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Clark's Town Branch Library0.0
Stugre Town Branch Library0.0

Hotels in Duncans

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach Haven Villa
Castaways Villa
Crystal Villa Silver Sands Trelawny
Dreamin Villa
Ocean Coral Spring
Silver Sands Villa Resort
Summertime Villa

Restaurants in Duncans

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bamboo Beach Club
Kiki Rouge Bar & Restaurant
Tulet's

Clinics in Duncans

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Duncans Health Center
Duncans Medical Center

Gas Stations in Duncans

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petcom

Banks in Duncans

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NCB

Stadiums & Teams in Duncans

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Airports Near Duncans

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Sangster International AirportMBJLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Braco Airfield-Small Airport
Ewarton Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkvine Airstrip-Small Airport
Lionel Densham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mafoota Airstrip-Small Airport
Moneague Training Camp Airfield-Small Airport
Nain Airstrip-Small Airport
Port Esquivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Puerto Seco Airstrip-Small Airport
Silent Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Tulloch Airstrip-Small Airport
Worthy Park Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Duncans

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Duncans Methodist
Kettering Baptist
St. Matthew's Anglican Church

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 Duncans

What is the population of Duncans?

Duncans has a population of 1,876 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 295.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Duncans?

Duncans has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.3 inches.

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