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Stony Hill, Jamaica

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8,551 Population 44/sq mi density
1,407 ft Elevation 429 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Stony Hill has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,407 ft (429 m)
Area194.7 sq mi (504.3 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates18.0772°N, 76.7900°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.6"
88% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 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 26 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 74 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 127 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 121 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 147 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 36 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 8 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 28 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 103 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 17 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 138 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 20 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 149 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 26 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 27 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 104 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 28 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 22 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 5 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 87 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 86 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 261 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 28 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 171 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 267 km
2007 Dean Category 4 87 km
2005 Emily Category 5 226 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 87 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 82 km
2004 Charley Category 1 142 km
2001 Iris Category 1 89 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 294 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 23 km
1980 Allen Category 4 70 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 88 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
August 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
October 73°F (23°C) 10.7 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 8.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in

Stony Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 69°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (3.2").

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