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Santa Cruz, Jamaica
Full City Profile
8,217
Population
18/sq mi density
43 ft
Elevation
13 meters
79°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0534°N, 77.6984°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (2.1").