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Limit, Jamaica

Clarendon · Jamaica

Limit is a small town in Clarendon, Jamaica with a population of 2,321. Elevation: 2,808 ft (856 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,321 Population 7/sq mi density
2,808 ft Elevation 856 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
71.5 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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People

Population2,321
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain71.5 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation2,808 ft (856 m)
Population2,321
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation2,808 ft (856 m)
Coordinates18.1529°, -77.4712°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceClarendon
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation71.5 inches (1,816 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Limit

Limit is a small town in Jamaica (Clarendon) with a population of 2,321. The city sits at an elevation of 2,808 feet (856 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.5 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Limit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,808 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above Jamaica avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,808 ft (856 m)
Area353.8 sq mi (916.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.1529°N, 77.4712°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.5"
88% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5.

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 96 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 18 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 55 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 106 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 142 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 100 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 75 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 135 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 133 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 87 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 70 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 92 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 98 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 91 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 77 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 90 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 31 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 85 km
May 29, 1992 77 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M3.9 142 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 75 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 46 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 73 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 234 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 96 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 239 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 267 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 196 km
2007 Dean Category 4 81 km
2005 Emily Category 5 203 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 124 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 85 km
2004 Charley Category 1 107 km
2002 Lili Category 1 276 km
2001 Iris Category 1 101 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 268 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 284 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 15 km
1980 Allen Category 4 86 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 1,000 142 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
August 74°F (24°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 12.4 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
December 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in

Limit has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in February to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Limit

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Holmwood Technical High School - - - -
Knox College - - - -
Alphansus Davis High School - - - -
Spaldings Primary School - - - -
Christiana Moravian High School - - - -
Bethany All Age - - - -
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Radio Stations near Limit

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fame 95 FM Jamaica - MP3
The Edge 105 FM - MP3 192 kbps
GGFM 90.1 Discovery Bay blues, discovery bay MP3 320 kbps
Mello Radio 88 FM dancehall, reggae AAC 64 kbps
NCU 91.1 FM various MP3

Museums in Limit

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bob Marley Mausoleum
Maidstone

Libraries in Limit

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Manchester Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Limit

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Absolute Wholesale & Meat Mart
Dormac's
Mandeville Market
Trading Place Ltd.

Hotels in Limit

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Villa Bella

Clinics in Limit

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mile Gully Health Centre

Train Stations in Limit

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greenvale Station

Banks in Limit

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Access Financial Services Limited

Airports Near Limit

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Sangster International AirportMBJLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Braco Airfield-Small Airport
Ewarton Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkvine Airstrip-Small Airport
Lionel Densham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mafoota Airstrip-Small Airport
Moneague Training Camp Airfield-Small Airport
Nain Airstrip-Small Airport
Port Esquivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Puerto Seco Airstrip-Small Airport
Silent Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Tulloch Airstrip-Small Airport
Worthy Park Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Limit

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baillieston United Church
Bethphage Moravian Church
Inglewood Shiloh Apostolic Church

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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 Limit

What is the population of Limit?

Limit has a population of 2,321 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 353.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Limit?

Limit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.5 inches.

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