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Weather & Climate in Steadfast, Belize

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

Steadfast has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates16.9991°N, 88.4245°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.4"
125% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.42"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 136 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 108 km 33 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 139 km 10 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 128 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 124 km 10 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 133 km 10 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 126 km 33 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 132 km 10 km
Jun 10, 2016 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M4.7 144 km 10 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 122 km 10 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 150 km 10 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 124 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 142 km 10 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 120 km 10 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 102 km 33 km
Jun 9, 1994 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 130 km 34 km
Jan 15, 2023 35 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.5 141 km 10 km
May 29, 2009 37 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.5 134 km 10 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 137 km 10 km
Sep 25, 2022 15 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.4 137 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 47 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 26 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 47 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 98 mph 201 km
2011 Rina Category 2 92 mph 255 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 26 km
2007 Dean Category 5 173 mph 200 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 72 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 94 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 161 mph 290 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 75 mph 246 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 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
October 78°F (25°C) 10.8 in
November 74°F (24°C) 8.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 6.8 in

Steadfast has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and April the driest (2.1").

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