All Countries
Weather & Climate in Valley of Peace, Belize
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valley of Peace has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3347°N, 88.8347°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 17, 2008 | 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 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 | 31 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 82 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 10 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 164 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 1 | 92 mph | 266 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 15 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 175 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 124 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 103 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in |
Valley of Peace has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.9") and March the driest (1.6").