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Weather & Climate in San Pedro, Belize
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pedro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 27.4 sq mi (71.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9160°N, 87.9659°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 20, 2001 | 89 km NNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M4.1 | 145 km | 115 km |
| May 24, 1998 | 148 km E of San Pedro, Belize | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 3 | 109 mph | 268 km |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 63 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 248 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 263 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 123 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 60 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 102 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 2 | 98 mph | 154 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 83 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 104 mph | 235 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 89 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 258 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 138 mph | 272 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 158 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 4 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 5 | 167 mph | 290 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 135 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 232 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in |
San Pedro has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (1.5").