Climatejamaica

Climate

The climate in Jamaica, at the lowlands and the coast, is the tropical climate. It is more temperate. Eastern and south-easterly winds may cause the August tropical storms, which can do great damage.

Jamaica is also a part of the Tertiary mountain system, and is located on the back of a submarine mountain range. Half the area is covered by thick limestone, due to Jamaica's earlier immersion in the sea. There are several parallel mountain ranges at the north-east, where the highest peak is Blue Mountain Peak which is 2256 meters above sea level. The mountains are in the middle of the country and are framed by a narrow coastal strip. Most beaches are white and beautiful, located on the north and west coasts.

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