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Ewarton, Jamaica

Saint Catherine Parish · Jamaica

Ewarton is a small city in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica with a population of 12,797. Elevation: 741 ft (226 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,797 Population 28/sq mi density
741 ft Elevation 226 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Ewarton

Ewarton is a town in the parish of Saint Catherine, Jamaica.

People

Population12,797
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Population12,797
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Coordinates18.1833°, -77.0854°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceSaint Catherine Parish
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation70.5 inches (1,790 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ewarton

Ewarton is a small city in Jamaica (Saint Catherine Parish) with a population of 12,797. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet (226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Climate in Ewarton

Ewarton has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1033 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.9°C / 79°F 22.3° / 29° 32.7
Feb 26°C / 79°F 22.9° / 29.2° 24.7
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 23.5° / 30.5° 25.6
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 24.2° / 31.2° 38.9
May 27.9°C / 82°F 25.3° / 31.1° 91.6
Jun 28°C / 82°F 25.7° / 30.8° 111.3
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 26° / 31.3° 83.7
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 26.4° / 31.5° 141.1
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 26.4° / 31.8° 132.4
Oct 28°C / 82°F 25.8° / 30.8° 155.5
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 24.7° / 30.2° 148.8
Dec 26.5°C / 80°F 23.7° / 29.5° 46.9
Ewarton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Jamaica avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area461.7 sq mi (1,195.9 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates18.1833°N, 77.0854°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
85% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5.

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 59 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 41 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 129 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 93 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 148 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 69 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 35 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 61 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 104 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 46 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 110 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 53 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 117 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 60 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 50 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 72 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 45 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 50 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 37 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 69 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 88 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 270 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 294 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 60 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 204 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 287 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 233 km
2007 Dean Category 4 100 km
2005 Emily Category 5 221 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 95 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 87 km
2004 Charley Category 1 138 km
2001 Iris Category 1 99 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 290 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 37 km
1980 Allen Category 4 61 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 1,000 104 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.2 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 10.6 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in

Ewarton has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.6") and February the driest (2.9").

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Radio Stations near Ewarton

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alpha Boys School Radio jazz, reggae MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jamaica 94FM news, talk MP3
Zip FM 103 FM alternative, dance MP3
ghetto vibes radio classic soul, dancehall MP3 128 kbps
Jamaica Dancehall Radio dance, dancehall MP3 192 kbps
Roots 96.1 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
Radio Jamaica 94 FM caribbean music, local music MP3
GGFM 90.1 Discovery Bay blues, discovery bay MP3 320 kbps
The Edge 105 FM - MP3 192 kbps
Fame 95 FM Jamaica - MP3
Fyah105 FM - MP3 192 kbps
TBC Radio 88.5 FM religious, talk MP3
KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston espn, sport OGG
Mellow FM various AAC 64 kbps
Fame 95 FM adult contemporary, hiphop MP3
Suncity 104.9 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
Kool 97 FM alternative, pop MP3
Omega KLAS Radio - God and Sports various MP3
Newstalk 93 FM various MP3 192 kbps
Nationwide Radio 90 FM various AAC
NCU 91.1 FM various MP3
UnityXM dancehall, reggae MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ewarton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bob Marley Mausoleum
Firefly Estate, Noel Coward's House
People's Museum of Craft & Technology
Taino Hut (1965)
White Marl Taino Midden and Museum

Libraries in Ewarton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bog Walk Library0.0
Greater Portmore Library0.0
Port Maria Library0.0
Spanish Town Parish Library0.0
Stugre Town Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ewarton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ackee Village
Linstead Market
Old Harbour Market
Old Harbour Market
Old Harbour Market
Olde Market
Spanish Town Market
Spanish Town Market

Stadiums & Teams in Ewarton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ewarton

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Ken Jones AirportPOTMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Braco Airfield-Small Airport
Ewarton Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkvine Airstrip-Small Airport
Lionel Densham Aerodrome-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

Treatment Centers in Ewarton

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Duhaney Park Health Center
Duhaney Park Health Center
Medical Centre
Portmore Hospital Complex

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 Ewarton

What is the population of Ewarton?

Ewarton has a population of 12,797 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 461.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ewarton?

Ewarton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.

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