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Weather & Climate in Negril, Jamaica
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Negril has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 83.1°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 429.7 sq mi (1,112.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2684°N, 78.3481°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Jan 28, 2020 | 123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica | M7.7 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica | M6.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica | M5.2 | 96 km | 2 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.1 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 129 km WSW of Negril, Jamaica | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 138 km NW of Lucea, Jamaica | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2011 | 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica | M4.7 | 61 km | 28 km |
| Nov 9, 2017 | 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1993 | 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica | M4.5 | 76 km | 26 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica | M4.4 | 47 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2007 | 149 km WSW of Negril, Jamaica | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica | M4.4 | 64 km | 46 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 131 km NW of Lucea, Jamaica | M4.4 | 138 km | 11 km |
| May 16, 2007 | 137 km WSW of Negril, Jamaica | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 82 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 129 km SW of Negril, Jamaica | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 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 | 38 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 138 mph | 52 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | 92 mph | 146 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 241 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 185 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 212 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 98 mph | 108 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 88 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 5 | 161 mph | 178 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 182 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 167 mph | 55 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 92 mph | 64 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 81 mph | 198 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 103 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 150 mph | 258 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 144 mph | 18 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 86 mph | 297 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 110 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | OFF SE COAST OF CUBA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in |
Negril has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 81°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (1.6").