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May Pen, Jamaica
Full City Profile
44,755
Population
80/sq mi density
266 ft
Elevation
81 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
May Pen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 562.7 sq mi (1,457.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9645°N, 77.2452°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 | 132 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in |
May Pen has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (1.3").