Maggotty, Jamaica

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1,371 Population 3/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Maggotty has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.1613°N, 77.7646°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.8"
79% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5.

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 127 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 38 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 150 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 140 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 33 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 137 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 114 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 106 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 131 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 106 km
May 25, 1992 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 147 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 43 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 118 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 123 km
Nov 10, 2017 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.1 149 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 129 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 46 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 122 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 121 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 3 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 25 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 69 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 205 km
2020 Delta Category 1 277 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 124 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 268 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 251 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 167 km
2007 Dean Category 4 74 km
2005 Emily Category 5 190 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 148 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 78 km
2004 Charley Category 1 92 km
2002 Lili Category 1 251 km
2001 Iris Category 1 88 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 256 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 269 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 19 km
1980 Allen Category 4 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in

Maggotty has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (2.1").

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