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Weather & Climate in Lower Barton Creek, Belize
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lower Barton Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.1584°N, 88.9148°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 17, 2008 | 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1999 | 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize | M4.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 48 km N of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2005 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.0 | 147 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 51 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 77 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 27 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 183 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 1 | 92 mph | 284 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 28 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 195 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 109 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 120 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in |
Lower Barton Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and April the driest (1.8").