Lucea, Jamaica

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6,289 Population 31/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

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 US 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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