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Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica

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16,553 Population 39/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Savanna-la-Mar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area429.7 sq mi (1,112.9 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates18.2190°N, 78.1332°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.5"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 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 M7.7 149 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 135 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 74 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 141 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 140 km
Aug 7, 2004 129 km WSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.8 148 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 146 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 42 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 129 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 146 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 86 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 148 km
May 25, 1992 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 142 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 33 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 75 km
Sep 8, 1995 82 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.3 141 km
Feb 24, 2015 108 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.2 137 km
Jan 20, 2009 129 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.2 146 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 7 km
Nov 10, 2017 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.1 139 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 14 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 50 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 168 km
2020 Delta Category 1 252 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 162 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 228 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 130 km
2007 Dean Category 4 87 km
2005 Emily Category 5 179 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 171 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 64 km
2004 Charley Category 1 76 km
2002 Lili Category 1 218 km
2001 Iris Category 1 92 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 252 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 260 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 39 km
1980 Allen Category 4 110 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 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
April 80°F (26°C) 5.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in

Savanna-la-Mar has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (2.2").

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