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Tower Hill, Jamaica

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12,184 Population 63/sq mi density
3,031 ft Elevation 924 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Tower Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,031 ft (924 m)
Area194.7 sq mi (504.3 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates18.0128°N, 76.6510°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.3"
124% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 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 10 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 90 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 130 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 134 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 20 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 18 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 13 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 15 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 108 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 7 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 10 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 27 km
Sep 15, 2004 96 km E of Manchioneal, Jamaica M4.0 136 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 119 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 33 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 19 km
Feb 10, 2013 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica M3.9 145 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 27 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 42 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 13 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 5 100 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 81 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 245 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 14 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 154 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 283 km
2007 Dean Category 4 84 km
2005 Emily Category 5 224 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 80 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 81 km
2004 Charley Category 1 144 km
2001 Iris Category 1 88 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 296 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 28 km
1980 Allen Category 4 81 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 24 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 6.7 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 8.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in
July 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 6.8 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 8.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 12.2 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 10.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 8.1 in

Tower Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and July the driest (4.0").

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