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Old Harbour, Jamaica

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26,024 Population 56/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
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. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US 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 US 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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