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San Jose, Belize

Toledo District · Belize

San Jose is a small town in Toledo District, Belize with a population of 889. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

889 Population 258/sq mi density
850 ft Elevation 259 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
129.5 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About San Jose

San José ist ein Ort im Toledo District von Belize.

People

Population889
Density258/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain129.5 in/yr
Sunny Days156/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Population889
Population Density258 / sq mi
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Coordinates16.2671°, -89.0936°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceToledo District
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation129.5 inches (3,289 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Jose

San Jose is a small town in Belize (Toledo District) with a population of 889. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 129.5 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

San Jose has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Belize avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density258/sq mi
Coordinates16.2671°N, 89.0936°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.5"
241% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 25.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 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 98 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 126 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 57 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 120 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 99 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 87 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 143 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 71 km
Dec 13, 2001 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala M4.7 143 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 111 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 125 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 107 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 148 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 73 km
Oct 27, 1993 9 km N of San Joaquín, Honduras M4.5 128 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 40 km
Nov 21, 1995 12 km WSW of Gualán, Guatemala M4.5 138 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 66 km
Jun 9, 1994 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 85 km
Jul 11, 1999 4 km S of San Marcos, Honduras M4.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 147 km
2020 Nana Category 1 103 km
2016 Earl Category 1 128 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 282 km
2010 Richard Category 2 122 km
2007 Dean Category 5 296 km
2001 Iris Category 4 43 km
2000 Keith Category 4 202 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 121 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 167 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 186 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 18.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 25.3 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 20.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 16.7 in
October 76°F (25°C) 11.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in

San Jose has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 129.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.3") and April the driest (2.7").

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Museums in San Jose

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Naj Tunich Painting replicas

Libraries in San Jose

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

Airports Near San Jose

9 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Jose

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
San Jose Mennonite Church

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 San Jose

What is the population of San Jose?

San Jose has a population of 889 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 258 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Jose?

San Jose has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 129.5 inches.

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