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Weather & Climate in Belize City, Belize
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belize City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,737/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4995°N, 88.1976°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 2, 2013 | 48 km N of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 54 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2001 | 89 km NNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M4.1 | 142 km | 115 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 11 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 79 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 16 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 145 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 104 mph | 273 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 33 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 140 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 113 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 39 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 288 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 186 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in |
Belize City has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and April the driest (1.9").