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Southfield, Jamaica

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2,695 Population 6/sq mi density
1,909 ft Elevation 582 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
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. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US 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 US 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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