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Hope Bay, Jamaica

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1,666 Population 1,893/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Hope Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,893/sq mi
Coordinates18.1988°N, 76.5654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.6"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.67"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 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 27 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 94 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 108 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 147 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 129 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 32 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 21 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 18 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 11 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 86 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 16 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 8 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 24 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 6 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 17 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 127 km
Sep 15, 2004 96 km E of Manchioneal, Jamaica M4.0 126 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 22 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 47 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 87 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 103 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 240 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 13 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 155 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 286 km
2007 Dean Category 4 106 km
2005 Emily Category 5 246 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 59 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 100 km
2004 Charley Category 1 166 km
2001 Iris Category 1 110 km
1998 Georges Category 1 295 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 49 km
1980 Allen Category 5 66 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 63 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
October 78°F (25°C) 9.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 10.7 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in

Hope Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.7") and March the driest (3.2").

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