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Oracabessa, Jamaica

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4,100 Population 13/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Oracabessa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area320.6 sq mi (830.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.4032°N, 76.9464°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.2"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.49"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 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 63 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 53 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 101 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 137 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 119 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 117 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 72 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 60 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 35 km
May 25, 1992 61 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 133 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 76 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 43 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 132 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 53 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 62 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 39 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 133 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 30 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 92 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 43 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 47 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 116 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 277 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 279 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 49 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 201 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 273 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 242 km
2007 Dean Category 4 123 km
2005 Emily Category 5 249 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 66 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 113 km
2004 Charley Category 1 165 km
2001 Iris Category 1 123 km
1998 Georges Category 1 284 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 56 km
1980 Allen Category 4 33 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 80 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 6.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 9.5 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in

Oracabessa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (3.1").

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