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Georgetown, Belize

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659 Population 98/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Georgetown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates16.6532°N, 88.5078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.1"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 22, 2024.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 99 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 84 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 123 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 132 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 124 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 90 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 138 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 106 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 103 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 124 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 92 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 138 km
Jun 10, 2016 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M4.7 140 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 113 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 102 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 92 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 141 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 129 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 103 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 86 km
2020 Nana Category 1 28 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 240 km
2011 Rina Category 1 288 km
2010 Richard Category 2 65 km
2007 Dean Category 5 240 km
2001 Iris Category 4 41 km
2000 Keith Category 4 129 km
1998 Mitch Category 2 291 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 183 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 13.4 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 12.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in

Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 92.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.4") and April the driest (2.1").

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