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Weather & Climate in Mahogany Heights, Belize

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

Mahogany Heights has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates17.3385°N, 88.5672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.2"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.30"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 149 km 33 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 139 km 33 km
Jun 2, 2013 48 km N of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.3 135 km 10 km
May 29, 2009 54 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.3 149 km 10 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 18 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 66 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 29 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 98 mph 165 km
2011 Rina Category 1 92 mph 242 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 15 km
2007 Dean Category 5 173 mph 172 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 111 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 79 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 75 mph 216 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 115 mph 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in

Mahogany Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and April the driest (1.9").

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