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Weather & Climate in San Antonio, Belize

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

San Antonio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates16.2436°N, 89.0242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.5"
241% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 25.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 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 M6.1 119 km 33 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 57 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 113 km 8 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 79 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 94 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 147 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 64 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 136 km 33 km
Dec 13, 2001 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala M4.7 147 km 33 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 104 km 10 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 100 km 10 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 147 km 140 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 118 km 40 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 141 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 75 km 10 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 48 km 10 km
Nov 21, 1995 12 km WSW of Gualán, Guatemala M4.5 138 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 77 km 34 km
Oct 27, 1993 9 km N of San Joaquín, Honduras M4.5 124 km 33 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 147 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 99 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 129 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 98 mph 284 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 122 km
2007 Dean Category 5 173 mph 297 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 35 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 199 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 113 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 167 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 180 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 18.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 25.3 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 20.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 16.7 in
October 76°F (25°C) 11.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in

San Antonio has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 129.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.3") and April the driest (2.7").

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