Linstead, Jamaica
Full City Profile
22,757
Population
49/sq mi density
390 ft
Elevation
119 meters
75°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
Linstead 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. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 461.7 sq mi (1,195.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1368°N, 77.0317°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 103 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in |
Linstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and February the driest (2.0").