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Falmouth, Jamaica

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7,779 Population 26/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Falmouth has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area295.1 sq mi (764.3 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates18.4936°N, 77.6559°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

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

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 127 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 133 km
Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 128 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 124 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 30 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 123 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 119 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 144 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 118 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 71 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 126 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 114 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 108 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 124 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 138 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 125 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 129 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 102 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 144 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 5 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 103 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 202 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 124 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 273 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 225 km
2008 Ike Category 4 290 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 166 km
2007 Dean Category 4 112 km
2005 Emily Category 5 228 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 117 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 116 km
2004 Charley Category 1 130 km
2002 Lili Category 1 239 km
2001 Iris Category 1 127 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 295 km
1998 Georges Category 1 300 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 44 km
1980 Allen Category 4 83 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 127 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

Falmouth 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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