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Weather & Climate in Bladen, Belize

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bladen 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. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days162 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates16.4719°N, 88.6245°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.3"
169% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 83 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 83 km 33 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 126 km 10 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 100 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 115 km 8 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 73 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 116 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 109 km 10 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 141 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 102 km 33 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 131 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 72 km 10 km
Jun 10, 2016 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M4.7 150 km 10 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 114 km 40 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 82 km 10 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 136 km 33 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 97 km 10 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 104 km 10 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 45 km 33 km
Jul 11, 1999 4 km S of San Marcos, Honduras M4.5 137 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

8 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 109 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 50 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 107 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 98 mph 261 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 88 km
2007 Dean Category 5 173 mph 263 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 31 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 153 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 85 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 180 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 12.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 15.3 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 15.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.8 in
November 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in

Bladen has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.3") and April the driest (2.2").

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