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Montego Bay, Jamaica
Full City Profile
82,867
Population
3,630/sq mi density
39 ft
Elevation
12 meters
78°F
Avg Temperature
25°C
Montego Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,630/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4712°N, 77.9188°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 149 km |
| 2020 | OFF SE COAST OF CUBA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in |
Montego Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (2.9").