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Kellits, Jamaica

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2,631 Population 5/sq mi density
1,804 ft Elevation 550 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Kellits has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Area562.7 sq mi (1,457.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates18.1728°N, 77.2308°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.6"
99% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 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 73 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 28 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 139 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 78 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 83 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 76 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 50 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 62 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 95 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 114 km
May 25, 1992 61 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 150 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 68 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 102 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 74 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 66 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 57 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 65 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 60 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 49 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 51 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 62 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 80 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 256 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 73 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 217 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 279 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 219 km
2007 Dean Category 4 96 km
2005 Emily Category 5 213 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 105 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 86 km
2004 Charley Category 1 126 km
2002 Lili Category 1 296 km
2001 Iris Category 1 100 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 282 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 300 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 40 km
1980 Allen Category 4 68 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 1,000 118 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 9.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 7.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 12.1 in Wettest
November 71°F (22°C) 7.3 in
December 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in

Kellits has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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