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Negril, Jamaica

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3,000 Population 7/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Negril has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.1°F
54% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area429.7 sq mi (1,112.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.2684°N, 78.3481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 18, 2024.

Jan 28, 2020 123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M7.7 135 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 124 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 96 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 139 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 128 km
Aug 7, 2004 129 km WSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.8 130 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 147 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 127 km
Jan 28, 2020 138 km NW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.7 143 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 61 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 145 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 76 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 47 km
May 16, 2007 149 km WSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 149 km
May 25, 1992 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 143 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 64 km
Feb 1, 2023 131 km NW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.4 138 km
May 16, 2007 137 km WSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 137 km
Sep 8, 1995 82 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.3 138 km
Jan 20, 2009 129 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.2 129 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 38 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 52 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 146 km
2020 Delta Category 1 241 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 185 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 212 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 108 km
2007 Dean Category 4 88 km
2005 Emily Category 5 178 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 182 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 55 km
2004 Charley Category 1 64 km
2002 Lili Category 1 198 km
2001 Iris Category 1 103 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 254 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 258 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 18 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 297 km
1980 Allen Category 4 110 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF SE COAST OF CUBA Earthquake 0.1 m 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.1 in
June 85°F (29°C) 7.1 in
July 86°F (30°C) 6.6 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 6.0 in
September 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in
October 84°F (29°C) 7.5 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in

Negril has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 81°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (1.6").

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