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Weather & Climate in Sandy Bay, Jamaica
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sandy Bay 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 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 200.1 sq mi (518.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4485°N, 78.0732°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 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 | 130 km | 15 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 56 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M6.8 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 108 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica | M6.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1990 | 58 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 65 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica | M5.2 | 68 km | 2 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 81 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M5.1 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 114 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 59 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 138 km NW of Lucea, Jamaica | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2011 | 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica | M4.7 | 63 km | 28 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 66 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Oct 9, 1996 | 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.7 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2004 | 64 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.6 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2017 | 75 km SW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1993 | 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica | M4.5 | 109 km | 26 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica | M4.4 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica | M4.4 | 97 km | 46 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 | 29 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 144 mph | 76 km |
| 2024 | Rafael | Category 1 | 92 mph | 162 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 275 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 167 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 209 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 296 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 98 mph | 125 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 109 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 5 | 161 mph | 206 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 147 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 167 mph | 90 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 1 | 92 mph | 98 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 75 mph | 205 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 117 km |
| 1999 | Lenny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 4 | 144 mph | 286 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 53 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 84 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 | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in |
Sandy Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (2.6").