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Saint Ann’s Bay, Jamaica

Saint Ann Parish · Jamaica

Saint Ann’s Bay is a small city in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica with a population of 13,671. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,671 Population 45/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
69.8 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Saint Ann’s Bay

Saint Ann’s Bay

Saint Ann's Bay is a settlement in Jamaica, the capital of Saint Ann Parish. It had a population of 10,961 at the 1991 census.

People

Population13,671
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain69.8 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population13,671
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates18.4358°, -77.2010°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceSaint Ann Parish
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation69.8 inches (1,772 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saint Ann’s Bay

Saint Ann’s Bay is a small city in Jamaica (Saint Ann Parish) with a population of 13,671. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.8 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Climate in Saint Ann’s Bay

Saint Ann’s Bay has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1344 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 21° / 29.2° 37.1
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.5° 32.6
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 22.8° / 30.5° 55.7
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31.5° 77.5
May 27.7°C / 82°F 24.8° / 31.6° 154.4
Jun 27.7°C / 82°F 25.1° / 31.4° 181.6
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 25.4° / 31.1° 96.0
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.5° 155.4
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.7° 169.8
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 25.2° / 30.7° 172.5
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.6° 156.1
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 22.6° / 28.8° 55.7
Saint Ann’s Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Jamaica avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area302.2 sq mi (782.6 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates18.4358°N, 77.2010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.8"
84% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 149 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 147 km
Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 84 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 29 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 148 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 149 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 139 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 115 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 140 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 131 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 96 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 137 km
Jul 24, 1992 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba M4.7 143 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 148 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 94 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 57 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 83 km
Jul 2, 1996 60 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 138 km
May 25, 1992 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 136 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 42 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 109 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 250 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 76 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 227 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 257 km
2008 Ike Category 4 296 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 215 km
2007 Dean Category 4 122 km
2005 Emily Category 5 242 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 82 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 115 km
2004 Charley Category 1 149 km
2002 Lili Category 1 284 km
2001 Iris Category 1 128 km
1998 Georges Category 1 291 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 56 km
1980 Allen Category 4 43 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 1,000 105 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
August 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
October 74°F (24°C) 9.6 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in

Saint Ann’s Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and February the driest (3.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Saint Ann’s Bay

Institution Type Founded Website
Brown's Town Community College College
Heart Runaway Bay College

Schools in Saint Ann’s Bay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Steer Town Primary and Junior High
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Radio Stations near Saint Ann’s Bay

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
GGFM 90.1 Discovery Bay blues, discovery bay MP3 320 kbps
The Edge 105 FM MP3 192 kbps
Fame 95 FM Jamaica MP3
Fyah105 FM MP3 192 kbps
TBC Radio 88.5 FM religious, talk MP3
KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston espn, sport OGG
Mellow FM various AAC 64 kbps
Fame 95 FM adult contemporary, hiphop 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 Saint Ann’s Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bob Marley Mausoleum

Libraries in Saint Ann’s Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Stugre Town Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint Ann’s Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Olde Market
St Ann's Bay Market

Hotels in Saint Ann’s Bay

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hometa
Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
Mammee Bay Hotel
Mammee Bay Hotel
Riu Club Hotel
Seacrest Beach Hotel
Silver Palms Hotel
The Jewel
The Jewel Dunn's River
Villa Loyola
Villa Paradiso

Restaurants in Saint Ann’s Bay

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bamboo Blu Restaurant
Bettino's Italian Restaurant
Cook shop
cook shop
Cook shop
Cook Shop
Plantation Smokehouse
Prestige Dry Dock
Priory Restaurant
Quality Nyammings
Sakura
Scallywags
Scotchies
yaad and abroad

Cafes in Saint Ann’s Bay

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Bus Stations in Saint Ann’s Bay

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Knutsford Express

Gas Stations in Saint Ann’s Bay

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boot Service Station
Epping
JM #11403188851
Rubis
Texaco
Total

Banks in Saint Ann’s Bay

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Commercial Bank

Airports Near Saint Ann’s Bay

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Sangster International AirportMBJLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Ken Jones AirportPOTMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium 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
Port Esquivel AirstripSmall Airport
Puerto Seco AirstripSmall Airport
Silent Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Tulloch AirstripSmall Airport
Worthy Park AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Saint Ann’s Bay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Steer Town Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint Ann’s Bay

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mammee Bay Restoration
Mount Carmel Ebenezer
New Testiment Church
North Jamaica Conference
Steer Town Methodist Church
Steer Town United Pentecostal Church
Word of Hope SDA

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica
Founded
1503
Twinned With
Gloucester

🇯🇲 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Ann’s Bay

What is the population of Saint Ann’s Bay?

Saint Ann’s Bay has a population of 13,671 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 302.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint Ann’s Bay?

Saint Ann’s Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.8 inches.

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