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Weather & Climate in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ocho Rios has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 302.2 sq mi (782.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4076°N, 77.1031°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
92 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 | 75 km | 16 km |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica | M5.2 | 37 km | 2 km |
| Mar 10, 2012 | 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Cuba region | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2011 | 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica | M4.7 | 103 km | 28 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 72 km SSE of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Saint Thomas, Jamaica | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica | M4.5 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 61 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba | M4.4 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 60 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2001 | 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica | M4.4 | 85 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 70 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica | M4.4 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 1992 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2011 | 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica | M4.2 | 66 km | 5 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 | 44 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 144 mph | 109 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | — | 261 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 296 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 65 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 264 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 299 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 75 mph | 225 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 125 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 5 | 161 mph | 243 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 76 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 167 mph | 112 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 154 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 124 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 60 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 132 mph | 39 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 | 96 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in |
Ocho Rios has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.0") and March the driest (3.2").