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Moore Town, Jamaica

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1,119 Population 3/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Moore Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average73.8°F
37% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area409.6 sq mi (1,060.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.0777°N, 76.4258°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.1"
129% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.89"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 22 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 111 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 121 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 142 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 20 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 12 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 36 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 25 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 101 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 19 km
Oct 8, 1998 83 km WSW of Les Irois, Haiti M4.2 139 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 18 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 28 km
Sep 15, 2004 96 km E of Manchioneal, Jamaica M4.0 112 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 37 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 23 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 142 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 23 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 37 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 107 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 95 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 224 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 26 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 136 km
2007 Dean Category 4 100 km
2005 Emily Category 5 239 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 58 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 87 km
2004 Charley Category 1 158 km
2001 Iris Category 1 106 km
1998 Georges Category 1 294 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 44 km
1980 Allen Category 5 61 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 69 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 7.4 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
August 76°F (25°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 11.9 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 11.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 9.4 in

Moore Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (3.5").

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