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Sandy Bay, Jamaica

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4,520 Population 23/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Sandy Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area200.1 sq mi (518.4 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates18.4485°N, 78.0732°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.1"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

Jan 28, 2020 123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M7.7 130 km
May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 131 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 113 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 129 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 125 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 68 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 116 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 121 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 126 km
Jan 28, 2020 138 km NW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.7 147 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 63 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 120 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 128 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 104 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 126 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 143 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 122 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 109 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 59 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 97 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 29 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 76 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 162 km
2020 Delta Category 1 275 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 167 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 209 km
2008 Ike Category 4 296 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 125 km
2007 Dean Category 4 109 km
2005 Emily Category 5 206 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 147 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 90 km
2004 Charley Category 1 98 km
2002 Lili Category 1 205 km
2001 Iris Category 1 117 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 278 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 286 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 53 km
1980 Allen Category 4 84 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF SE COAST OF CUBA Earthquake 0.1 m 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
February 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
May 80°F (26°C) 10.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 80°F (26°C) 10.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in

Sandy Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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