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Seaforth, Jamaica

Saint Thomas Parish · Jamaica

Seaforth is a small town in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica with a population of 4,550. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,550 Population 1,449/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
70.8 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Seaforth

Seaforth is a settlement in Jamaica. It has a population of 4,548 as of the 2009 Jamaican census.

People

Population4,550
Density1,449/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain70.8 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population4,550
Population Density1,449 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates17.9358°, -76.4573°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceSaint Thomas Parish
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation70.8 inches (1,798 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Seaforth

Seaforth is a small town in Jamaica (Saint Thomas Parish) with a population of 4,550. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.8 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Climate in Seaforth

Seaforth has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 860 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31° 17.2
Feb 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31° 15.9
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31° 22.7
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.5° 28.0
May 28.5°C / 83°F 25° / 32° 111.6
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 25.9° / 32.7° 60.8
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 25.9° / 33.2° 59.0
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 25.9° / 33° 108.7
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33° 154.7
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.2° 152.2
Nov 28.1°C / 83°F 24.3° / 31.9° 88.9
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31.4° 40.2
Seaforth has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Jamaica avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density1,449/sq mi
Coordinates17.9358°N, 76.4573°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.8"
86% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5.

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 14 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 112 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 136 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 5 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 14 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 39 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 31 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 116 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 21 km
Oct 8, 1998 83 km WSW of Les Irois, Haiti M4.2 142 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 12 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 39 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 47 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 32 km
Sep 15, 2004 96 km E of Manchioneal, Jamaica M4.0 118 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 140 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 40 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 35 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 44 km
Jun 3, 1995 4 km E of Stony Hill, Jamaica M3.8 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 118 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 80 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 223 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 16 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 133 km
2007 Dean Category 4 85 km
2005 Emily Category 5 223 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 73 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 71 km
2004 Charley Category 1 142 km
2001 Iris Category 1 91 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 31 km
1980 Allen Category 5 72 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 85 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 8.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in

Seaforth has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Seaforth

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Prospect primary school - - - -
Hillside Primary and Infant School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Seaforth

19 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
Suncity 104.9 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
Stylz FM love, reggae MP3
Mellow FM various AAC 64 kbps
TBC Radio 88.5 FM religious, talk MP3
Fyah105 FM - MP3 192 kbps
KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston espn, sport OGG
Fame 95 FM adult contemporary, 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
UnityXM dancehall, reggae MP3 192 kbps

Libraries in Seaforth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amity Hall Public Library0.0
Cheswick Branch Library0.0
Portland Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Seaforth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Musgrave Craft & Farmers Market

Restaurants in Seaforth

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cherry shop
Marion cookshop

Airports Near Seaforth

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Ken Jones AirportPOTMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Eastern Banana Estates Airstrip-Small Airport
Ewarton Airstrip-Small Airport
Hector’s River Agricultural Airstrip-Small Airport
Moneague Training Camp Airfield-Small Airport
Port Esquivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Tulloch Airstrip-Small Airport
Worthy Park Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Seaforth

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postal agency

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seaforth

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
New Testament Church of God
Pentecostal City Mission Church
Seventh day adventist

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica

🇯🇲 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 Seaforth

What is the population of Seaforth?

Seaforth has a population of 4,550 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 1,449 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Seaforth?

Seaforth has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.8 inches.

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