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Williamsfield, Jamaica

Manchester · Jamaica

Williamsfield is a small town in Manchester, Jamaica with a population of 3,255. Elevation: 1,401 ft (427 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,255 Population 9/sq mi density
1,401 ft Elevation 427 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
71.5 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Williamsfield

Williamsfield is a settlement in Manchester Parish, Jamaica.

People

Population3,255
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain71.5 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Population3,255
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Coordinates18.0667°, -77.4667°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceManchester
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation71.5 inches (1,816 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Williamsfield

Williamsfield is a small town in Jamaica (Manchester) with a population of 3,255. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet (427 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.5 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Williamsfield has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above Jamaica avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Area353.8 sq mi (916.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates18.0667°N, 77.4667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.5"
88% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5.

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 94 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 28 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 51 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 104 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 139 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 75 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 99 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 133 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 139 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 68 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 87 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 91 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 79 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 92 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 96 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 91 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 33 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 87 km
Feb 10, 2013 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica M3.9 60 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 66 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 54 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 63 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 238 km
2020 Delta Category 1 297 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 91 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 235 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 276 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 200 km
2007 Dean Category 4 72 km
2005 Emily Category 5 194 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 130 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 76 km
2004 Charley Category 1 100 km
2002 Lili Category 1 282 km
2001 Iris Category 1 93 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 260 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 276 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 15 km
1980 Allen Category 4 92 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 1,000 146 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
August 74°F (24°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 12.4 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
December 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in

Williamsfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in February to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Williamsfield

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Our Lady of Hope Basic School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Williamsfield

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fame 95 FM Jamaica - MP3
The Edge 105 FM - MP3 192 kbps
GGFM 90.1 Discovery Bay blues, discovery bay MP3 320 kbps
Mello Radio 88 FM dancehall, reggae AAC 64 kbps
NCU 91.1 FM various MP3

Museums in Williamsfield

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bob Marley Mausoleum
Maidstone

Libraries in Williamsfield

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Manchester Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Williamsfield

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

Gas Stations in Williamsfield

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Airports Near Williamsfield

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Sangster International AirportMBJLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Braco Airfield-Small Airport
Ewarton Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkvine Airstrip-Small Airport
Lionel Densham Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mafoota Airstrip-Small Airport
Moneague Training Camp Airfield-Small Airport
Nain Airstrip-Small Airport
Port Esquivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Puerto Seco Airstrip-Small Airport
Silent Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Tulloch Airstrip-Small Airport
Worthy Park Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Williamsfield

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Williamsfield Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Williamsfield

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kendal Shiloh Apostolic Church
Lighthouse Cornerstone Church
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church
RAC Williamsfield Branch
Seventh Day Adventist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica

🇯🇲 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 Williamsfield

What is the population of Williamsfield?

Williamsfield has a population of 3,255 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 353.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Williamsfield?

Williamsfield has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.5 inches.

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