Limit, Jamaica

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2,321 Population 7/sq mi density
2,808 ft Elevation 856 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

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 US 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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