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St. Margaret, Belize

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1,405 Population 111/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
St. Margaret has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates17.0905°N, 88.6110°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.7"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.30"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 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 M6.7 149 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 127 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 140 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 145 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 140 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 146 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 142 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 140 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 128 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 130 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 112 km
Jun 9, 1994 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 142 km
Sep 25, 2022 15 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.4 150 km
May 29, 2009 54 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.3 133 km
Jun 2, 2013 48 km N of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.3 116 km
Oct 26, 2009 north of Honduras M4.2 129 km
Aug 12, 1999 16 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.2 137 km
Apr 26, 2003 Honduras-Guatemala border region M4.2 150 km
Jul 11, 1999 17 km WSW of Lívingston, Guatemala M4.2 150 km
Jan 9, 2005 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 46 km
2020 Nana Category 1 46 km
2016 Earl Category 1 46 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 193 km
2011 Rina Category 1 263 km
2010 Richard Category 2 25 km
2007 Dean Category 5 199 km
2001 Iris Category 4 91 km
2000 Keith Category 4 101 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 243 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 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 10.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 11.3 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 10.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 8.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.6 in

St. Margaret has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and April the driest (2.0").

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