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Weather & Climate in St. Matthew's, Belize
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
St. Matthew's 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 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2743°N, 88.6443°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 6, 1997 | 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras | M6.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize | M4.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 48 km N of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2009 | 54 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | north of Honduras | M4.2 | 148 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 | 26 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 64 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 31 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 174 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 1 | 92 mph | 253 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 7 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 181 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 110 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 90 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 2 | 109 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in |
St. Matthew's has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and April the driest (1.9").