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Forest Home, Belize

Toledo District · Belize

Forest Home is a small town in Toledo District, Belize with a population of 517. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

517 Population 150/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
138.0 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Forest Home

Forest Home ist ein kleiner Ort im Toledo District in Belize, Mittelamerika. 2010 hatte der Ort 476 Einwohner.

People

Population517
Density150/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain138.0 in/yr
Sunny Days152/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population517
Population Density150 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates16.1387°, -88.8330°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceToledo District
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation138.0 inches (3,506 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Forest Home

Forest Home is a small town in Belize (Toledo District) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 138.0 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Forest Home has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 138.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Belize avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days152 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates16.1387°N, 88.8330°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 138.0"
263% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 25.79"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 67 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 98 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 142 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 91 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 58 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 78 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 56 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 126 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 114 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 42 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 137 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 77 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 120 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 127 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 80 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 95 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 53 km
Nov 21, 1995 12 km WSW of Gualán, Guatemala M4.5 136 km
Jul 11, 1999 4 km S of San Marcos, Honduras M4.5 108 km
Jun 9, 1994 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 151 km
2020 Nana Category 1 93 km
2016 Earl Category 1 140 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 296 km
2010 Richard Category 2 130 km
2001 Iris Category 4 16 km
2000 Keith Category 4 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m 90 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 158 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 165 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 19.3 in Warmest
July 80°F (26°C) 25.8 in Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 23.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 18.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 8.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in

Forest Home has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 138.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.8") and April the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Forest Home

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Little Flower R.C. School
Novitiate Nazareth School
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Radio Stations near Forest Home

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Caribean FM 105.1 (GT) entretenimiento, latino AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Cultural TGN (GT) christian-gospel, evangelical MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Forest Home

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barranco Cultural Center
Nim Li Punit Visitor Center

Libraries in Forest Home

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Read Library0.0
Silver Creek Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Forest Home

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maura Lopez Market

Hotels in Forest Home

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Copal Tree Lodge

Gas Stations in Forest Home

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma

Airports Near Forest Home

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Placencia AirportPLJMedium Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Poptún AirportPONSmall Airport
Punta Gorda AirportPNDSmall Airport
Silver Creek AirportSVKSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Belize

🇧🇿 About Belize

Capital Belmopan
Population 383,071
Area 22,966 km²
GDP (USD) $3,052,362,650
GDP per capita $7,425
HDI 0.721
Life expectancy 73.6 years
Internet users 72.4%
Urban population 42.0%
Currency BZD (Dollar)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Calling code +501
TLD .bz
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Belize

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 15 George Price Day George Price Day
Mar 9 National Heroes and Benefactors Day National Heroes and Benefactors Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 1 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Sep 10 Saint George's Caye Day Saint George's Caye Day
Sep 21 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 12 Pan America Day Pan America Day
Nov 19 Garifuna Settlement Day Garifuna Settlement Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Home

What is the population of Forest Home?

Forest Home has a population of 517 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Forest Home?

Forest Home has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 138.0 inches.

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