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Mountain View Gardens, Jamaica

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10,285 Population 53/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Mountain View Gardens has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area194.7 sq mi (504.3 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates17.9856°N, 76.7671°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 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 20 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 80 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 136 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 122 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 30 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 26 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 18 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 140 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 22 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 112 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 19 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 22 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 34 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 107 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 27 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 37 km
Sep 15, 2004 96 km E of Manchioneal, Jamaica M4.0 149 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 5 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 53 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 97 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 76 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 256 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 20 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 164 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 272 km
2007 Dean Category 4 78 km
2005 Emily Category 5 217 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 91 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 74 km
2004 Charley Category 1 134 km
2001 Iris Category 1 80 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 287 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 17 km
1980 Allen Category 4 81 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 94 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 22 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in

Mountain View Gardens has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (2.0").

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