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Weather & Climate in Lionel Town, Jamaica
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lionel Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 562.7 sq mi (1,457.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8101°N, 77.2406°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 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 | 71 km | 16 km |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica | M5.2 | 60 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2011 | 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica | M4.7 | 72 km | 28 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Saint Thomas, Jamaica | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica | M4.5 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica | M4.4 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2011 | 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica | M4.2 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Dec 21, 2013 | 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica | M4.1 | 111 km | 13 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica | M4.1 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | M4.0 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica | M4.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica | M3.9 | 55 km | 16 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica | M3.9 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | M3.9 | 40 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 80 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 144 mph | 44 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 59 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 203 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 234 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 67 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 5 | 161 mph | 176 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 139 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 167 mph | 46 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 94 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 62 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 1 | 86 mph | 246 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 132 mph | 266 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 37 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 105 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 | 143 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in |
Lionel Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.9").