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Seaforth, Jamaica

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4,550 Population 1,449/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
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. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above US 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 US 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. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

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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