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Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Full City Profile
6,517
Population
15/sq mi density
43 ft
Elevation
13 meters
75°F
Avg Temperature
24°C
Runaway Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 432.3 sq mi (1,119.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4596°N, 77.3357°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 | 118 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in |
Runaway Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (3.1").