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Lacovia, Jamaica

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3,187 Population 7/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Lacovia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.0936°N, 77.7690°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.8"
79% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 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 M5.5 126 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 42 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 147 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 26 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 136 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 111 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 131 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 107 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 103 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 118 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 39 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 123 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 123 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 128 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 47 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 122 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 5 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 118 km
Feb 10, 2013 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica M3.9 30 km
May 29, 1992 77 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M3.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 24 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 65 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 209 km
2020 Delta Category 1 272 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 121 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 266 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 258 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 170 km
2007 Dean Category 4 66 km
2005 Emily Category 5 184 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 152 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 70 km
2004 Charley Category 1 85 km
2002 Lili Category 1 255 km
2001 Iris Category 1 81 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 249 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 262 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 18 km
1980 Allen Category 4 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in

Lacovia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (2.1").

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