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Wakefield, Jamaica

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2,763 Population 9/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Wakefield has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area295.1 sq mi (764.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates18.4121°N, 77.7218°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.0"
79% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

May 25, 1992 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M6.8 135 km
Feb 4, 2007 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M6.2 136 km
Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 131 km
Aug 26, 1990 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M5.5 132 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 31 km
Sep 15, 2011 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.2 130 km
Jul 24, 2020 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M5.1 125 km
Jan 29, 2020 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica M4.9 146 km
May 25, 1992 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.8 127 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 60 km
Sep 19, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 134 km
May 25, 1992 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 122 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 114 km
Jan 3, 2004 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.6 131 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 141 km
Nov 9, 2017 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.5 131 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 133 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 106 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 133 km
May 25, 1992 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M4.4 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 10 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 92 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 198 km
2020 Delta Category 1 299 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 130 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 275 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 229 km
2008 Ike Category 4 299 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 162 km
2007 Dean Category 4 102 km
2005 Emily Category 5 217 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 128 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 106 km
2004 Charley Category 1 119 km
2002 Lili Category 1 238 km
2001 Iris Category 1 116 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 284 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 296 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 37 km
1980 Allen Category 4 92 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 3,000 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
May 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
August 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in

Wakefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (3.1").

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