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Weather & Climate in Belnem, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belnem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.9°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1,324.0 sq mi (3,429.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.1233°N, 68.2874°W |
| Timezone | America/Kralendijk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 10, 2017 | 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M5.2 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela | M4.8 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 31 km ENE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.4 | 140 km | 17 km |
| May 25, 2024 | 48 km NE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 85 km NNE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.3 | 134 km | 27 km |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 52 km SSE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2011 | 39 km NNE of Coro, Venezuela | M4.1 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Jun 3, 2013 | 58 km W of Dorp Rincón, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | M4.0 | 64 km | 9 km |
| Jun 17, 1993 | 23 km N of Chichiriviche, Venezuela | M3.3 | 109 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 115 mph | 224 km |
| 2008 | Omar | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 3 | 104 mph | 83 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 170 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 126 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in |
Belnem has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (0.5").