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Weather & Climate in Dolores, Belize
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dolores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 150 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9890°N, 89.2109°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 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 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala | M5.3 | 148 km | 42 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala | M4.7 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 1999 | 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1997 | 5 km NNE of El Corpus, Honduras | M4.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras | M4.6 | 139 km | 140 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2000 | 1 km ENE of El Jícaro, Guatemala | M4.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras | M4.6 | 119 km | 40 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 4 km S of San Marcos, Honduras | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 12 km WSW of Gualán, Guatemala | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize | M4.5 | 76 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 180 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 133 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 160 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 156 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 59 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 234 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 | — | 129 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 17.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 25.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 20.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 17.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 6.5 in |
Dolores has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.2") and April the driest (3.1").