Typically sunny year-round. Rainy in May, June, October and November. The island is subject to hurricanes in late summer and early autumn. Rainfall, too, varies with region. Most of the country experiences severe fluctuations of drought and flood.
Little rain falls on the hot, dry southern and southwestern plains.
Mineral deposits in Jamaica include gypsum, lead, and salt. The bauxite deposits, in the central section of the island, are among the richest in the world. Rich soils are found on the coastal plains. Vegetation Luxuriant and remarkably diversified vegetation characterize Jamaica's plant life. More than 200 species of flowering plants have been classified.