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Frome, Jamaica

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993 Population 2/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Frome has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area429.7 sq mi (1,112.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.2941°N, 78.1547°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.5"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

Jan 28, 2020 123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M7.7 140 km
May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 150 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 126 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 147 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 75 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 143 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 133 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 132 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 144 km
Aug 7, 2004 129 km WSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.8 149 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 50 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 121 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 146 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 138 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 144 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 90 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 148 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 139 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 79 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 19 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 57 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 162 km
2020 Delta Category 1 257 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 167 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 219 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 124 km
2007 Dean Category 4 96 km
2005 Emily Category 5 186 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 166 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 71 km
2004 Charley Category 1 80 km
2002 Lili Category 1 210 km
2001 Iris Category 1 101 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 259 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 267 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 38 km
1980 Allen Category 4 102 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF SE COAST OF CUBA Earthquake 0.1 m 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
April 80°F (26°C) 5.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in

Frome has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (2.2").

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