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Weather & Climate in May Pen, Jamaica
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
May Pen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 562.7 sq mi (1,457.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9645°N, 77.2452°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 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 | 70 km | 16 km |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica | M5.2 | 44 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2011 | 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica | M4.7 | 71 km | 28 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Saint Thomas, Jamaica | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica | M4.5 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica | M4.5 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica | M4.4 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2011 | 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica | M4.2 | 69 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica | M4.1 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Dec 21, 2013 | 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica | M4.1 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica | M4.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | M4.0 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | M3.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica | M3.9 | 86 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica | M3.9 | 50 km | 16 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica | M3.9 | 99 km | 10 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 | 77 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 144 mph | 58 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 65 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 209 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 298 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 226 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 78 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 5 | 161 mph | 192 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 124 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 167 mph | 63 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 110 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 78 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 1 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 132 mph | 281 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 37 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 90 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 | 132 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in |
May Pen has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (1.3").