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Lionel Town, Jamaica

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5,362 Population 10/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Lionel Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area562.7 sq mi (1,457.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates17.8101°N, 77.2406°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 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 71 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 60 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 72 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 80 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 80 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 63 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 91 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 73 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 148 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 73 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 111 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 83 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 74 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 78 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 81 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 67 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 55 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 106 km
Feb 10, 2013 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica M3.9 94 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 80 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 44 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 273 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 59 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 203 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 234 km
2007 Dean Category 4 67 km
2005 Emily Category 5 176 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 139 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 46 km
2004 Charley Category 1 94 km
2001 Iris Category 1 62 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 246 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 266 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 37 km
1980 Allen Category 4 105 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 1,000 143 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in

Lionel Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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