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Old Harbour, Jamaica

Saint Catherine Parish · Jamaica

Old Harbour is a small city in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica with a population of 26,024. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

26,024 Population 56/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
40.7 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Old Harbour

Old Harbour is a town in southern Jamaica, in southern St. Catherine parish near the island's southern coast. Nearby settlements and notable places include Old Harbour Bay, Longville Park, Free Town, McCooks Pen, Port Esquivel, Moores Pen and Little Goat Island.

People

Population26,024
Density56/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population26,024
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates17.9414°, -77.1090°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceSaint Catherine Parish
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation40.7 inches (1,034 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Old Harbour

Old Harbour is a small city in Jamaica (Saint Catherine Parish) with a population of 26,024. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Climate in Old Harbour

Old Harbour has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 860 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31° 17.2
Feb 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31° 15.9
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31° 22.7
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.5° 28.0
May 28.5°C / 83°F 25° / 32° 111.6
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 25.9° / 32.7° 60.8
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 25.9° / 33.2° 59.0
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 25.9° / 33° 108.7
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33° 154.7
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.2° 152.2
Nov 28.1°C / 83°F 24.3° / 31.9° 88.9
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31.4° 40.2
Old Harbour 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Jamaica avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area461.7 sq mi (1,195.9 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates17.9414°N, 77.1090°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 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 56 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 55 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 86 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 65 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 63 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 43 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 54 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 104 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 129 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 55 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 119 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 58 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 63 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 73 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 61 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 58 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 87 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 37 km
Feb 10, 2013 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica M3.9 100 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 88 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 64 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 278 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 291 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 51 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 195 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 240 km
2007 Dean Category 4 75 km
2005 Emily Category 5 196 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 119 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 60 km
2004 Charley Category 1 113 km
2001 Iris Category 1 72 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 265 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 286 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 23 km
1980 Allen Category 4 87 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 1,000 122 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in

Old Harbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Old Harbour

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Old Harbour Primary School
Marlie Mount Primary
Old Harbour High School
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Radio Stations near Old Harbour

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alpha Boys School Radio jazz, reggae MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jamaica 94FM news, talk MP3
Zip FM 103 FM alternative, dance MP3
baddajam MP3 320 kbps
ghetto vibes radio classic soul, dancehall MP3 128 kbps
Jamaica Dancehall Radio dance, dancehall MP3 192 kbps
Roots 96.1 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
Radio Jamaica 94 FM caribbean music, local music MP3
The Edge 105 FM MP3 192 kbps
Fame 95 FM Jamaica MP3
KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston espn, sport OGG
Fame 95 FM adult contemporary, hiphop MP3
Suncity 104.9 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
Fyah105 FM MP3 192 kbps
TBC Radio 88.5 FM religious, talk MP3
Mellow FM various AAC 64 kbps
Kool 97 FM alternative, pop MP3
Newstalk 93 FM various MP3 192 kbps
Omega KLAS Radio - God and Sports various MP3
Nationwide Radio 90 FM various AAC
NCU 91.1 FM various MP3
UnityXM dancehall, reggae MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Old Harbour

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
People's Museum of Craft & Technology
Taino Hut (1965)
White Marl Taino Midden and Museum

Libraries in Old Harbour

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bog Walk Library0.0
Greater Portmore Library0.0
Spanish Town Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Old Harbour

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ackee Village
Linstead Market
Old Harbour Market
Old Harbour Market
Old Harbour Market
Spanish Town Market
Spanish Town Market

Hotels in Old Harbour

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fi Wi Place

Restaurants in Old Harbour

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esther's Fine Dining
Farmer's Jerk Centre
Good Old Days Restaurant
Head of the Class Jerk Centre
Hom Styl Restaurant
Jerk Centre
Jerk Centre
Jerk Centre
Kaluga Group
Noble's Restaurant
Restaurant & Jerk Centre
Sophia's
The Spot Lounge & Restaurant
Third World Seafood

Castles in Old Harbour

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colbeck Castle (1680)

Clinics in Old Harbour

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Poly Spring Care Family Health Services
Siri Medical & Dental

Train Stations in Old Harbour

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Harbour Railway Station

Bus Stations in Old Harbour

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

East Street Bus/Taxi Park Number 2

Gas Stations in Old Harbour

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blaize Gas Station
Rubis
Texaco
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies Old Harbour

Banks in Old Harbour

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Access Financial Services Limited
FHC Credit Union
National Commercial Bank
Scotiabank
St. Catherine Co-operative Credit Union Limited
Western Union
Western Union

Shopping Malls in Old Harbour

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza

Stadiums & Teams in Old Harbour

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Old Harbour

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Ken Jones AirportPOTMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Braco AirfieldSmall Airport
Ewarton AirstripSmall Airport
Kirkvine AirstripSmall Airport
Lionel Densham AerodromeSmall Airport
Moneague Training Camp AirfieldSmall Airport
Nain AirstripSmall Airport
Port Esquivel AirstripSmall Airport
Puerto Seco AirstripSmall Airport
Silent Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Tulloch AirstripSmall Airport
Worthy Park AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Old Harbour

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Old Harbour Post Office

Treatment Centers in Old Harbour

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Medical Centre
Portmore Hospital Complex

Churches & Religious Organizations in Old Harbour

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assemblies of the First Born Old Harbour Glades
Branch Office of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church of God
Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Kingdom Hall
Kingdom Hall
Mahdi Mosque
Old Harbour Assembly of God
Old Harbour Baptist Church
Old Harbour Evangelistic Centre
Sacred Heart
The New Testament Church of God

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica

🇯🇲 About Jamaica

Capital Kingston
Population 2,934,855
Area 10,991 km²
GDP (USD) $21,418,804,320
GDP per capita $7,542
HDI 0.709
Life expectancy 71.5 years
Internet users 89.5%
Urban population 58.5%
Currency JMD (Dollar)
Languages English, Jamaican Patois
Calling code +1
TLD .jm
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Jamaica

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 23 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 1 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Aug 6 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 16 National Heroes Day National Heroes Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Harbour

What is the population of Old Harbour?

Old Harbour has a population of 26,024 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 461.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Old Harbour?

Old Harbour has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches.

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