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Porus, Jamaica
Full City Profile
5,923
Population
17/sq mi density
420 ft
Elevation
128 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Porus has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 353.8 sq mi (916.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0354°N, 77.4117°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 | 143 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in |
Porus has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in February to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (2.2").