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El Arenal, Belize

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945 Population 432/sq mi density
344 ft Elevation 105 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
El Arenal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density432/sq mi
Coordinates17.0235°N, 89.1525°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.5"
88% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.67"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 22, 2024.

Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 140 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 145 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 89 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 140 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 125 km
May 31, 2008 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Apr 28, 2012 18 km N of El Estor, Guatemala M4.2 149 km
Jul 11, 1999 17 km WSW of Lívingston, Guatemala M4.2 142 km
Apr 26, 2003 Honduras-Guatemala border region M4.2 147 km
Aug 12, 1999 16 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.2 146 km
Mar 29, 2011 20 km ENE of Chahal Guatemala, Guatemala M4.1 133 km
Jan 22, 2024 6 km S of Lívingston, Guatemala M4.0 147 km
Jan 9, 2005 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.0 145 km
Jul 14, 1999 26 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M3.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 79 km
2020 Nana Category 1 94 km
2016 Earl Category 1 50 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 198 km
2010 Richard Category 2 42 km
2007 Dean Category 5 214 km
2001 Iris Category 4 104 km
2000 Keith Category 4 150 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
November 74°F (23°C) 6.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in

El Arenal has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and April the driest (1.7").

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