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Weather & Climate in New Kingston, Jamaica
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New Kingston has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 194.7 sq mi (504.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,999/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0075°N, 76.7832°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 | 22 km | 16 km |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica | M5.2 | 78 km | 2 km |
| Mar 10, 2012 | 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2011 | 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica | M4.7 | 121 km | 28 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Saint Thomas, Jamaica | M4.6 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica | M4.5 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica | M4.5 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica | M4.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.4 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.4 | 110 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2011 | 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica | M4.2 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica | M4.1 | 23 km | 15 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.1 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | M4.0 | 26 km | 14 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica | M3.9 | 3 km | 16 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica | M3.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | M3.9 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica | M3.9 | 132 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 94 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 144 mph | 79 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 259 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 23 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 166 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 144 mph | 80 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 5 | 161 mph | 219 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 91 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 167 mph | 75 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 135 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 82 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 1 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 17 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 78 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 | 93 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 25 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in |
New Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 69°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (3.2").