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Quickstep, Jamaica

Trelawny Parish · Jamaica

Quickstep is a small town in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,191 ft (363 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

1,191 ft Elevation 363 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
42.3 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Quickstep

Quickstep

The quickstep is a light-hearted dance of the standard ballroom dances. The movement of the dance is fast and powerfully flowing and sprinkled with syncopations. The upbeat melodies that quickstep is danced to make it suitable for both formal and informal events. Its origins are in combination of slow foxtrot combined with the Charleston, a dance which was one of the precursors to what today is called swing dancing.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Coordinates18.2527°, -77.7044°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceTrelawny Parish
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation42.3 inches (1,075 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quickstep

Quickstep is a small town in Jamaica (Trelawny Parish) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet (363 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Quickstep has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Jamaica avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,191 ft (363 m)
Area454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates18.2527°N, 77.7044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 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 M5.5 123 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 150 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 148 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 29 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 143 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 144 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 45 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 132 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 140 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 133 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 149 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 127 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 125 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 101 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 149 km
Jul 2, 1996 60 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 144 km
May 25, 1992 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 137 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 145 km
May 25, 1992 61 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 143 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 28 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 81 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 207 km
2020 Delta Category 1 288 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 123 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 266 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 245 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 169 km
2007 Dean Category 4 84 km
2005 Emily Category 5 202 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 137 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 89 km
2004 Charley Category 1 104 km
2002 Lili Category 1 249 km
2001 Iris Category 1 100 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 268 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 281 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 20 km
1980 Allen Category 4 98 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
February 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
May 76°F (25°C) 10.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
August 78°F (25°C) 7.9 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 11.6 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in

Quickstep has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.6") and February the driest (2.8").

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Radio Stations near Quickstep

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
GGFM 90.1 Discovery Bay blues, discovery bay MP3 320 kbps
Mello Radio 88 FM dancehall, reggae AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Quickstep

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flagstaff Heritage Center
German Town Imigration Museum
Institute of Jamaica Museum
Maidstone
Montego Bay Cultural Center

Libraries in Quickstep

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Clark's Town Branch Library0.0
Manchester Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Quickstep

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Absolute Wholesale & Meat Mart
Black River Farmer's Market
Charles Gordon Market
Dormac's
Harbour Street Market
Mandeville Market
Montego Bay Market
Trading Place Ltd.

Stadiums & Teams in Quickstep

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Airports Near Quickstep

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sangster International AirportMBJLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Braco AirfieldSmall Airport
Ewarton AirstripSmall Airport
Kirkvine AirstripSmall Airport
Lionel Densham AerodromeSmall Airport
Mafoota AirstripSmall Airport
Moneague Training Camp AirfieldSmall Airport
Nain AirstripSmall Airport
Negril AirportNEGSmall Airport
Port Esquivel AirstripSmall Airport
Puerto Seco AirstripSmall Airport
Silent Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Tulloch AirstripSmall Airport
Worthy Park AirstripSmall Airport

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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What is the weather like in Quickstep?

Quickstep has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches.

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