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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz, Belize
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6975°N, 88.4255°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 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 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 38 km N of Tela, Honduras | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras | M5.2 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Apr 23, 2012 | 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.8 | 100 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2009 | 59 km N of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1999 | 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2009 | 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1990 | 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras | M4.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras | M4.6 | 132 km | 40 km |
| Jul 11, 1999 | 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 54 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras | M4.5 | 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 | 79 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 18 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 79 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 1 | 92 mph | 278 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 57 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 232 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 44 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 120 km |
| 1998 | Mitch | Category 2 | 109 mph | 283 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (2.1").