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Weather & Climate in Seine Bight Village, Belize

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

Seine Bight 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 26 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

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1,924.6 sq mi (4,984.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.5694°N, 88.3649°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

54 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 88 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 66 km 33 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 105 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 122 km 8 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 127 km 10 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 80 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 145 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 133 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 88 km 10 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 121 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 87 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 85 km 33 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 107 km 10 km
Jun 10, 2016 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M4.7 123 km 10 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 124 km 33 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 77 km 10 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 117 km 40 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 84 km 10 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 102 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 96 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 93 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 27 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 93 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 98 mph 248 km
2011 Rina Category 2 92 mph 284 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 71 km
2007 Dean Category 5 173 mph 244 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 30 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 129 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 161 mph 275 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 75 mph 290 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 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 166 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 182 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

Seine Bight 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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