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Weather & Climate in Cowpen, Belize
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cowpen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5667°N, 88.5333°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 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 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras | M4.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras | M4.6 | 120 km | 40 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1999 | 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2009 | 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1994 | 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.5 | 83 km | 34 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 96 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 36 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 96 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 1 | 92 mph | 297 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 75 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 250 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 33 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 139 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 2 | 98 mph | 293 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | — | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in |
Cowpen has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 92.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.4") and April the driest (2.1").