Ewarton, Jamaica

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12,797 Population 28/sq mi density
741 ft Elevation 226 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

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 US 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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