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Weather & Climate in Race Course, Jamaica
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Race Course 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 79 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 | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 562.7 sq mi (1,457.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8360°N, 77.2855°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 | 76 km | 16 km |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica | M5.2 | 56 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2011 | 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica | M4.7 | 67 km | 28 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | Saint Thomas, Jamaica | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica | M4.5 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica | M4.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica | M4.4 | 149 km | 46 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.4 | 76 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 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Dec 21, 2013 | 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica | M4.1 | 105 km | 13 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica | M4.1 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica | M4.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica | M4.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | M4.0 | 80 km | 14 km |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica | M3.9 | 88 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica | M3.9 | 58 km | 16 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | M3.9 | 44 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 | 76 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 144 mph | 44 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 64 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 209 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 66 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 5 | 161 mph | 177 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 139 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 167 mph | 49 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 86 mph | 96 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 67 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 1 | 86 mph | 246 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 132 mph | 266 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 41 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 104 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 | 144 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 62 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 |
Race Course 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").