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Weather & Climate in Alexandria, Jamaica
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alexandria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,995 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,995 ft (608 m) |
| Area | 432.3 sq mi (1,119.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3077°N, 77.3534°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jan 13, 1993 | 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica | M5.5 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica | M5.2 | 10 km | 2 km |
| Mar 10, 2012 | 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2011 | 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica | M4.7 | 75 km | 28 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Saint Thomas, Jamaica | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica | M4.5 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.4 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 61 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba | M4.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica | M4.4 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 60 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 57 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.3 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 1992 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2011 | 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica | M4.2 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Dec 21, 2013 | 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica | M4.1 | 89 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 5 | 190 mph | 42 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 144 mph | 91 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 239 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 90 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 260 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 202 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 102 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 5 | 161 mph | 223 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 103 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 167 mph | 102 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 128 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 118 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 35 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 65 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | 124 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in |
Alexandria has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in February to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (2.6").