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Southfield, Jamaica

St. Elizabeth · Jamaica

Southfield is a small town in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica with a population of 2,695. Elevation: 1,909 ft (582 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

2,695 Population 6/sq mi density
1,909 ft Elevation 582 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
62.4 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Southfield

Southfield is a farming town on the southern ridge of the Santa Cruz Mountains in St Elizabeth, Jamaica.

People

Population2,695
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain62.4 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)
Population2,695
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)
Coordinates17.8878°, -77.6671°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceSt. Elizabeth
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation62.4 inches (1,585 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Southfield

Southfield is a small town in Jamaica (St. Elizabeth) with a population of 2,695. The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet (582 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.4 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Southfield has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Jamaica avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)
Area454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates17.8878°N, 77.6671°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"
64% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 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 M5.5 115 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 53 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 27 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 124 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 114 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 122 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 100 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 109 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 111 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 45 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 114 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 119 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 67 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 117 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 30 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 114 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 116 km
Feb 10, 2013 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica M3.9 53 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 96 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 84 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 37 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 47 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 230 km
2020 Delta Category 1 268 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 105 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 249 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 283 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 191 km
2007 Dean Category 4 45 km
2005 Emily Category 5 169 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 159 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 55 km
2004 Charley Category 1 71 km
2002 Lili Category 1 279 km
2001 Iris Category 1 65 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 232 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 248 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 25 km
1980 Allen Category 4 121 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 3,000 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
June 80°F (26°C) 6.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in

Southfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Southfield

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Munroe Collage
Salvation Army school
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Radio Stations near Southfield

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
baddajam MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Southfield

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maidstone
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum

Libraries in Southfield

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Manchester Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Southfield

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Absolute Wholesale & Meat Mart
Black River Farmer's Market
Dormac's
Mandeville Market
Trading Place Ltd.

Hotels in Southfield

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brytan Villa
Calabash Hotel
Docs on the bay
Doubloon
Golden Sands Beach Resort
Jakes Hotel Villa and Spa
MarBlue Hotel
Memories at Seawind
Sunset Resort and Villas
The Big Ship

Restaurants in Southfield

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B & J Pizza Place
Lobster pot
Lobster pot
Lobster pot
Lotus view juice bar & restaurant
Lover's Leap
sea crab

Cafes in Southfield

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KPJP CAFE

Monuments in Southfield

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boat: Welcome to Treasure Beach

Stadiums & Teams in Southfield

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Airports Near Southfield

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sangster International AirportMBJLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Braco AirfieldSmall Airport
Ewarton AirstripSmall Airport
Kirkvine AirstripSmall Airport
Lionel Densham AerodromeSmall Airport
Mafoota AirstripSmall Airport
Moneague Training Camp AirfieldSmall Airport
Nain AirstripSmall Airport
Negril AirportNEGSmall Airport
Port Esquivel AirstripSmall Airport
Puerto Seco AirstripSmall Airport
Silent Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Tulloch AirstripSmall Airport
Worthy Park AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Southfield

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Calabash bay postal agency

Churches & Religious Organizations in Southfield

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Faith Tabernacle Deliverance Ministries
Great bay grace and truth assembly hall
Great bay grace and truth assembly hall
Salvation Army church
seventh day adventist church pedro
Treasure Beach pentecostal church of God (trinity)

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica
Elevation
1,863 m (6,113 ft)

🇯🇲 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 Southfield

What is the population of Southfield?

Southfield has a population of 2,695 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 454.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Southfield?

Southfield has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.4 inches.

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