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Yallahs, Jamaica

Saint Thomas Parish · Jamaica

Yallahs is a small city in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica with a population of 7,644. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,644 Population 22/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
64.7 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Yallahs

Yallahs is a town on the southeastern coast of Jamaica in the parish of St Thomas, home to 10,274 residents. The city, which was documented as “Yealoth” in a 1662 census, may have derived its name from Captain Yallahs, a privateer from 1671, or vice versa. Another theory suggests that the name Yallahs could have originated from the Spanish word ‘yalos’, meaning ‘frost’, as the high white cliffs in the area might give the impression of frost.

People

Population7,644
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain64.7 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population7,644
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates17.8748°, -76.5625°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceSaint Thomas Parish
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation64.7 inches (1,643 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yallahs

Yallahs is a small city in Jamaica (Saint Thomas Parish) with a population of 7,644. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.7 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Climate in Yallahs

Yallahs has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 860 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31° 17.2
Feb 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31° 15.9
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31° 22.7
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.5° 28.0
May 28.5°C / 83°F 25° / 32° 111.6
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 25.9° / 32.7° 60.8
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 25.9° / 33.2° 59.0
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 25.9° / 33° 108.7
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33° 154.7
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.2° 152.2
Nov 28.1°C / 83°F 24.3° / 31.9° 88.9
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31.4° 40.2
Yallahs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Jamaica avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area348.4 sq mi (902.4 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates17.8748°N, 76.5625°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.7"
70% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 9 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 105 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 144 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 143 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 8 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 19 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 36 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 32 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 122 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 21 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 12 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 43 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 34 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 49 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 131 km
Sep 15, 2004 96 km E of Manchioneal, Jamaica M4.0 131 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 33 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 29 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 50 km
Jun 3, 1995 4 km E of Stony Hill, Jamaica M3.8 29 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 5 118 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 69 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 233 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 5 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 139 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 297 km
2007 Dean Category 4 73 km
2005 Emily Category 5 212 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 85 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 64 km
2004 Charley Category 1 133 km
2001 Iris Category 1 79 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 289 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 27 km
1980 Allen Category 5 85 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 95 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
May 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
August 78°F (25°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
October 76°F (25°C) 10.3 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 7.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in

Yallahs has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Yallahs

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yallahs High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Yallahs

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alpha Boys School Radio jazz, reggae MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jamaica 94FM news, talk MP3
Zip FM 103 FM alternative, dance MP3
ghetto vibes radio classic soul, dancehall MP3 128 kbps
Jamaica Dancehall Radio dance, dancehall MP3 192 kbps
Roots 96.1 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
Radio Jamaica 94 FM caribbean music, local music MP3
Suncity 104.9 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
Stylz FM love, reggae MP3
Mellow FM various AAC 64 kbps
TBC Radio 88.5 FM religious, talk MP3
Fyah105 FM - MP3 192 kbps
KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston espn, sport OGG
Fame 95 FM adult contemporary, hiphop MP3
Kool 97 FM alternative, pop MP3
Omega KLAS Radio - God and Sports various MP3
Newstalk 93 FM various MP3 192 kbps
Nationwide Radio 90 FM various AAC
UnityXM dancehall, reggae MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Yallahs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bob Marley museum
Bob Marley museum
Liberty Hall, Marcus Garvey Museum
Liberty Hall, Marcus Garvey Museum
Money Museum
Money Museum
National Galery of Jamaica
National Galery of Jamaica
National Gallery of Jamaica
National Gallery of Jamaica
Natural History Museum of Jamaica
Natural History Museum of Jamaica
Peter tosh museum
Peter tosh museum
Trench Town Culture Yard Museum
Trench Town Culture Yard Museum

Libraries in Yallahs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Calvin Mckain Library0.0
Calvin Mckain Library0.0
Calvin Mckain Library0.0
Harbour View Branch Library0.0
Harbour View Branch Library0.0
Harbour View Branch Library0.0
Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library0.0
National Library of Jamaica0.0
Science and Engineering Library0.0
UWI Medical Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Yallahs

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coronation Market
Cross Roads Market
Jubilee Market
Mid Town Farmer's Market
Oxford Mall
Papine Market
Papine Market
Papine Market
Red Rose Market
Redemption Ground Arcade

Gas Stations in Yallahs

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JM #375562937

Banks in Yallahs

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

National Commercial Bank

Breweries in Yallahs

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Razz Breweries

Stadiums & Teams in Yallahs

TeamLeagueDivision
National Stadium
Sabina Park

Airports Near Yallahs

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Ken Jones AirportPOTMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Eastern Banana Estates Airstrip-Small Airport
Ewarton Airstrip-Small Airport
Hector’s River Agricultural Airstrip-Small Airport
Moneague Training Camp Airfield-Small Airport
Port Esquivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Tulloch Airstrip-Small Airport
Worthy Park Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Yallahs

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Downtown Medical Centre
Downtown Medical Centre
Heart Trust NTA
Heart Trust NTA

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica
Founded
1671

🇯🇲 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 Yallahs

What is the population of Yallahs?

Yallahs has a population of 7,644 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 348.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yallahs?

Yallahs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.7 inches.

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