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Weather & Climate in Hicattee, Belize

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

Hicattee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 130.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates16.2829°N, 88.8766°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.7"
244% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 24.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 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 81 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 103 km 33 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 148 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 107 km 8 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 68 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 95 km 10 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 70 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 132 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 58 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 121 km 33 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 91 km 10 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 147 km 33 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 143 km 140 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 110 km 40 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 92 km 10 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 125 km 10 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 45 km 33 km
Jan 15, 2023 35 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.5 149 km 10 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 63 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 70 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 139 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 84 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 124 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 98 mph 280 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 115 km
2007 Dean Category 5 173 mph 292 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 21 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 186 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 99 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 174 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 18.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 24.8 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 22.2 in
September 80°F (26°C) 17.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in

Hicattee has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 130.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (24.8") and April the driest (2.6").

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