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Weather & Climate in San Felipe, Belize

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

San Felipe 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 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 139.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 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 Days151 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates16.1326°N, 88.9050°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 139.3"
266% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 26.69"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 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 73 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 106 km 33 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 150 km 10 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 52 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 95 km 8 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 79 km 10 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 62 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 134 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 122 km 33 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 46 km 10 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 88 km 10 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 82 km 10 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 130 km 140 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 143 km 33 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 128 km 10 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 100 km 40 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 62 km 10 km
Nov 21, 1995 12 km WSW of Gualán, Guatemala M4.5 132 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 57 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1994 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 60 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 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 155 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 98 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 141 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 98 mph 297 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 132 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 23 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 201 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 98 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 161 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 162 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 19.5 in Warmest
July 79°F (26°C) 26.7 in Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 23.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 18.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in

San Felipe has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 139.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (26.7") and April the driest (2.9").

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