Jamaica

According to allcitycodes, Jamaica has a tropical climate characterized by hot, humid weather all year long. The average temperature ranges between 25°C (77°F) and 32°C (90°F), with the highest recorded temperature being 41.2°C (106.2°F) at Montego Bay in July 1987. The lowest recorded temperature was -0.6°C (30.9°F) at Blue Mountains in February 1979. Rainfall is generally high across Jamaica with most areas receiving between 1,000mm and 2,500mm per year. Areas such as the coastal region can receive up to 3,000mm of rain annually while other areas such as the interior region may receive as little as 500mm. Snowfall is almost nonexistent in Jamaica due to its location near the equator but it does occasionally occur in higher elevations such as Blue Mountain Peak which can receive up to 0.5m of snow each winter. Jamaica is prone to extreme weather events such as floods, strong winds, thunderstorms, hurricanes, heat waves, cold waves, and sandstorms. These events can cause significant disruption to daily life as well as damage property and infrastructure. Hurricanes are especially common due to Jamaica’s location near the Caribbean Sea so it is important for people to be prepared for these types of events when they occur. Check payhelpcenter for Jamaica in 2008.