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Golden Grove, Jamaica

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3,058 Population 9/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Golden Grove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area348.4 sq mi (902.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates17.9336°N, 76.2725°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.9"
92% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.30"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 33 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 131 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 138 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 24 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 30 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 56 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 46 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 120 km
Oct 8, 1998 83 km WSW of Les Irois, Haiti M4.2 122 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 38 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 51 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 31 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 45 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 60 km
Sep 15, 2004 96 km E of Manchioneal, Jamaica M4.0 99 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 63 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 54 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 40 km
Mar 22, 2016 42 km ENE of Manchioneal, Jamaica M3.8 48 km
Jun 3, 1995 4 km E of Stony Hill, Jamaica M3.8 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 130 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 90 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 204 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 35 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 116 km
2007 Dean Category 4 97 km
2005 Emily Category 5 227 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 66 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 75 km
2004 Charley Category 1 148 km
2001 Iris Category 1 95 km
1998 Georges Category 1 294 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 26 km
1980 Allen Category 5 57 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 82 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 9.5 in
December 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in

Golden Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (2.6").

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