Silk Grass, Belize

Southern District · Belize

Silk Grass is a small town in Southern District, Belize with a population of 2,627. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,627 Population 442/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
88.4 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Silk Grass

Silk Grass ist ein Dorf im Stann Creek District im Hinterland der Ostküste von Belize. 2010 hatte der Ort 1.092 Einwohner.

People

Population2,627
Density442/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain88.4 in/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population2,627
Population Density442 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates16.8833°, -88.3333°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceSouthern District
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation88.4 inches (2,244 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Silk Grass

Silk Grass is a small town in Belize (Southern District) with a population of 2,627. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.4 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Silk Grass has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 88.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Belize avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density442/sq mi
Coordinates16.8833°N, 88.3333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.4"
133% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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 M6.7 123 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 92 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 123 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 115 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 108 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 118 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 110 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 140 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 121 km
Jun 10, 2016 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M4.7 130 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 106 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 137 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 110 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 109 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 90 km
Jun 9, 1994 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 118 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 131 km
Jan 15, 2023 35 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.5 125 km
May 29, 2009 37 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.5 118 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 138 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 58 km
2020 Nana Category 1 10 km
2016 Earl Category 1 58 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 213 km
2011 Rina Category 2 257 km
2010 Richard Category 2 35 km
2007 Dean Category 5 210 km
2001 Iris Category 4 56 km
2000 Keith Category 4 98 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 278 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 255 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 - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 8.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in

Silk Grass has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Silk Grass

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Silk Grass Methodist School - - - -
Silk Grass Methodist Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Silk Grass

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gulisi Garifuna Museum

Libraries in Silk Grass

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Miss Berties Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Silk Grass

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Restaurants in Silk Grass

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sky Blue Restaurant

Clinics in Silk Grass

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

One Love Medical Clinic

Gas Stations in Silk Grass

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BZ #8986923435
Friends Gas Station
Puma

Stadiums & Teams in Silk Grass

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Silk Grass

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Philip S. W. Goldson International AirportBZELarge Airport
Dangriga AirportDGAMedium Airport
Placencia AirportPLJMedium Airport
Sir Barry Bowen Municipal AirportTZAMedium Airport
Belize Dive Haven Airstrip-Small Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
Chan Chich Airstrip-Small Airport
Hector Silva AirstripBCVSmall Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall Airport
Manatee AirportMZESmall Airport
Matthew Spain AirportSQSSmall Airport
Melinda AirportMDBSmall Airport
Privassion Airstrip-Small Airport
Silver Creek AirportSVKSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Silk Grass

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Silk Grass Nazarene Church

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Silk Grass

4 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Silk Grass.

Name Description
Big Drop Waterfalls
Lower Bocawina Falls Height: 30.5
Tears of the Jaguar Fall
Upper Bocawina Falls

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 Silk Grass

What is the population of Silk Grass?

Silk Grass has a population of 2,627 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 442 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Silk Grass?

Silk Grass has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 88.4 inches.

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