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Lucea, Jamaica

Hanover · Jamaica

Lucea is a small city in Hanover, Jamaica with a population of 6,289. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,289 Population 31/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
61.1 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Lucea

Lucea

Lucea is a coastal town in Jamaica and the capital of the parish of Hanover.

People

Population6,289
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain61.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population6,289
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates18.4510°, -78.1736°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceHanover
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation61.1 inches (1,552 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lucea

Lucea is a small city in Jamaica (Hanover) with a population of 6,289. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Climate in Lucea

Lucea has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1158 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 22.1° / 29.8° 80.6
Feb 26°C / 79°F 22° / 30.1° 36.0
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 22.5° / 30.5° 55.2
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.5° 74.3
May 28°C / 82°F 23.9° / 32.2° 150.0
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 24.5° / 33.1° 92.2
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 24.9° / 33.5° 74.9
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 24.9° / 33.5° 91.1
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 24.6° / 33.2° 138.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.4° 157.8
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.3° 121.9
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 22.9° / 30.4° 85.0
Lucea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above Jamaica avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area200.1 sq mi (518.4 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates18.4510°N, 78.1736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7.

Jan 28, 2020 123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M7.7 124 km
May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 133 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 109 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 131 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 126 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 79 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 116 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 115 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 128 km
Jan 28, 2020 138 km NW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.7 139 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 66 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 122 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 129 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 104 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 127 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 122 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 103 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 60 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 91 km
Feb 1, 2023 131 km NW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 33 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 74 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 152 km
2020 Delta Category 1 269 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 177 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 203 km
2008 Ike Category 4 297 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 115 km
2007 Dean Category 4 113 km
2005 Emily Category 5 203 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 155 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 83 km
2004 Charley Category 1 91 km
2002 Lili Category 1 197 km
2001 Iris Category 1 118 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 276 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 283 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 44 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 296 km
1980 Allen Category 4 85 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF SE COAST OF CUBA Earthquake 0.1 m - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
June 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.2 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 6.6 in
September 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in

Lucea has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Lucea

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ruseas High School (Second Campus) - - - -
Ruseas High School Campus - - - -
Green Island High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lucea

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mello Radio 88 FM dancehall, reggae AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Lucea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hanover Museum

Libraries in Lucea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Westmoreland Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lucea

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Craft Market
Harbour Street Market
Market

Hotels in Lucea

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue Paloma Bed And Breakfast
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa
Grand Palladium Resort & Spa

Restaurants in Lucea

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buck's Restaurant
Poseidon

Clinics in Lucea

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baywest Wellness Clinic
Green Island Health Center

Gas Stations in Lucea

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GV Service Station
JM #373281222
Texaco
Total

Banks in Lucea

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hanover Co-Operative Credit Union
National Commercial Bank
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Lucea

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Midtown Mall

Airports Near Lucea

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sangster International AirportMBJLarge Airport
Braco Airfield-Small Airport
Kirkvine Airstrip-Small Airport
Lionel Densham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mafoota Airstrip-Small Airport
Nain Airstrip-Small Airport
Negril AirportNEGSmall Airport
Silent Hill Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lucea

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hanover Parish Church (1725)
Lucea Methodist Church
The Assemblies of Holiness Church
Walton Hall

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica
Founded
1723

🇯🇲 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 Lucea

What is the population of Lucea?

Lucea has a population of 6,289 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 200.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lucea?

Lucea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches.

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