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Islington, Jamaica

Saint Mary Parish · Jamaica

Islington is a small town in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica with a population of 2,958. Elevation: 640 ft (195 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2,958 Population 9/sq mi density
640 ft Elevation 195 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
65.7 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Islington

Islington

Islington is an inner-city area of north London, England, within the wider London Borough of Islington. It is a mainly residential district of Inner London, extending from Islington's High Street to Highbury Fields and Regent's Canal, encompassing the area around the busy High Street, Upper Street, Essex Road, and Southgate Road to the east.

People

Population2,958
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain65.7 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Population2,958
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Coordinates18.3092°, -76.8548°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceSaint Mary Parish
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation65.7 inches (1,668 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Islington

Islington is a small town in Jamaica (Saint Mary Parish) with a population of 2,958. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.7 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Islington has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above Jamaica avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area320.6 sq mi (830.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates18.3092°N, 76.8548°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.7"
73% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 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 49 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 62 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 105 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 125 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 121 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 145 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 58 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 46 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 21 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 81 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 137 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 28 km
May 25, 1992 61 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 146 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 39 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 26 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 142 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 48 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 19 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 98 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 29 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 60 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 112 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 289 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 270 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 38 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 188 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 287 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 253 km
2007 Dean Category 4 112 km
2005 Emily Category 5 245 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 71 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 104 km
2004 Charley Category 1 161 km
2001 Iris Category 1 113 km
1998 Georges Category 1 291 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 46 km
1980 Allen Category 4 44 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 76 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 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 8.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 7.0 in

Islington has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (2.9").

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Radio Stations near Islington

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alpha Boys School Radio jazz, reggae MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jamaica 94FM news, talk MP3
Zip FM 103 FM alternative, dance MP3
ghetto vibes radio classic soul, dancehall MP3 128 kbps
Jamaica Dancehall Radio dance, dancehall MP3 192 kbps
Roots 96.1 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
Radio Jamaica 94 FM caribbean music, local music MP3
The Edge 105 FM MP3 192 kbps
Fame 95 FM Jamaica MP3
KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston espn, sport OGG
Fyah105 FM MP3 192 kbps
TBC Radio 88.5 FM religious, talk MP3
Fame 95 FM adult contemporary, hiphop MP3
Mellow FM various AAC 64 kbps
Stylz FM love, reggae MP3
Suncity 104.9 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
Kool 97 FM alternative, pop MP3
Omega KLAS Radio - God and Sports various MP3
Newstalk 93 FM various MP3 192 kbps
Nationwide Radio 90 FM various AAC
NCU 91.1 FM various MP3
UnityXM dancehall, reggae MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Islington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Charles Town Museum and Safu (Asafu) Yard
Firefly Estate, Noel Coward's House
Scott's Hall Maroon Museum

Libraries in Islington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annotto By Library0.0
Bog Walk Library0.0
Buff Bay Library0.0
Port Maria Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Islington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buff Bay Market
Linstead Market

Hotels in Islington

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Robin's Bay Village & Beach Hotel
STRAWBERRY FIELDS TOGETHER

Restaurants in Islington

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buccaneers

Gas Stations in Islington

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Epping

Stadiums & Teams in Islington

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Airports Near Islington

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Ken Jones AirportPOTMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Braco AirfieldSmall Airport
Eastern Banana Estates AirstripSmall Airport
Ewarton AirstripSmall Airport
Hector’s River Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Kirkvine AirstripSmall Airport
Moneague Training Camp AirfieldSmall Airport
Port Esquivel AirstripSmall Airport
Puerto Seco AirstripSmall Airport
Silent Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Tulloch AirstripSmall Airport
Worthy Park AirstripSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica

🇯🇲 About Jamaica

Capital Kingston
Population 2,934,855
Area 10,991 km²
GDP (USD) $21,418,804,320
GDP per capita $7,542
HDI 0.709
Life expectancy 71.5 years
Internet users 89.5%
Urban population 58.5%
Currency JMD (Dollar)
Languages English, Jamaican Patois
Calling code +1
TLD .jm
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Jamaica

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 23 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 1 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Aug 6 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 16 National Heroes Day National Heroes Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Islington

What is the population of Islington?

Islington has a population of 2,958 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 320.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Islington?

Islington has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.7 inches.

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