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Siloah, Jamaica

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2,725 Population 6/sq mi density
463 ft Elevation 141 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Siloah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Area454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates18.1671°N, 77.7035°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.1"
124% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 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 M5.5 121 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 32 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 149 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 141 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 37 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 131 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 120 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 100 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 125 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 112 km
May 25, 1992 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 147 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 49 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 111 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 117 km
Nov 10, 2017 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.1 150 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 122 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 52 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 115 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 115 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 8 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 32 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 75 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 211 km
2020 Delta Category 1 283 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 118 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 262 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 254 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 173 km
2007 Dean Category 4 75 km
2005 Emily Category 5 194 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 142 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 81 km
2004 Charley Category 1 95 km
2002 Lili Category 1 255 km
2001 Iris Category 1 91 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 259 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 273 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 13 km
1980 Allen Category 4 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 3,000 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
April 74°F (24°C) 7.1 in
May 76°F (24°C) 11.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 8.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 12.7 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in

Siloah has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.7") and February the driest (2.9").

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