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Weather & Climate in Santa Rosa Village, Belize

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

Santa Rosa Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates16.6662°N, 88.4544°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.36"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 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 99 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 M5.2 133 km 8 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 129 km 10 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 91 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 141 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 M4.8 119 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 95 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 M4.7 135 km 10 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 114 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 90 km 10 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 139 km 33 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 129 km 40 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 105 km 10 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 83 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 83 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 22 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 83 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 98 mph 238 km
2011 Rina Category 1 92 mph 283 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 62 km
2007 Dean Category 5 173 mph 237 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 41 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 125 km
1998 Mitch Category 2 109 mph 286 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 75 mph 282 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 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 178 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 7.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in

Santa Rosa Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and April the driest (2.1").

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