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Port Maria, Jamaica
Saint Mary Parish · Jamaica
Port Maria is a small city in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica with a population of 7,906. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Port Maria
Port Maria is the capital town of the Jamaican parish of Saint Mary.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,906 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.3685°, -76.8895° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Saint Mary Parish |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.2 inches (1,605 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Port Maria
Port Maria is a small city in Jamaica (Saint Mary Parish) with a population of 7,906. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.2 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 320.6 sq mi (830.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3685°N, 76.8895°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 76 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 66 km |
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 |
Port Maria 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").
Radio Stations near Port Maria
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 | |
| 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 | |
| Fyah105 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TBC Radio 88.5 FM | religious, talk | MP3 | |
| Fame 95 FM | adult contemporary, hiphop | MP3 | |
| Mellow FM | various | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Stylz FM | love, reggae | MP3 | |
| Suncity 104.9 FM | dancehall, hiphop | MP3 | |
| Kool 97 FM | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| Omega KLAS Radio - God and Sports | various | MP3 | |
| Newstalk 93 FM | various | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nationwide Radio 90 FM | various | AAC | |
| NCU 91.1 FM | various | MP3 | |
| UnityXM | dancehall, reggae | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Port Maria
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Town Museum and Safu (Asafu) Yard | ||||
| Firefly Estate, Noel Coward's House | ||||
| Scott's Hall Maroon Museum |
Libraries in Port Maria
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annotto By Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buff Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Maria Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Port Maria
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buff Bay Market | |||||
| Linstead Market | |||||
| Olde Market |
Hotels in Port Maria
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Port Maria
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Port Maria
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Port Maria
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Manley International Airport | KIN | Large Airport |
| Ian Fleming International Airport | OCJ | Medium Airport |
| Ken Jones Airport | POT | Medium Airport |
| Tinson Pen Airport | KTP | Medium Airport |
| Braco Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eastern Banana Estates Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ewarton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hector’s River Agricultural Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kirkvine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Moneague Training Camp Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nain Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Port Esquivel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Seco Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Silent Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tulloch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Worthy Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Port Maria
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Port Maria Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Maria
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Apostolic Church Port Maria | |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church | |
| Port Maria Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| The Salvation Army |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Jamaica
10 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Port Maria
What is the population of Port Maria?
Port Maria has a population of 7,906 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 320.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Port Maria?
Port Maria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.2 inches.