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Weather & Climate in Western Paradise, Belize

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

Western Paradise has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density371/sq mi
Coordinates17.4709°N, 88.2955°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.2"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.08"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jun 2, 2013 48 km N of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.3 135 km 10 km
May 29, 2009 54 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.3 144 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

13 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 8 km
2020 Nana Category 1 75 mph 75 km
2016 Earl Category 1 86 mph 8 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 98 mph 148 km
2011 Rina Category 2 92 mph 210 km
2010 Paula Category 2 104 mph 284 km
2010 Richard Category 2 98 mph 30 km
2007 Dean Category 5 173 mph 146 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 112 km
2000 Keith Category 4 138 mph 48 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 161 mph 296 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 75 mph 192 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 115 mph 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.1 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in

Western Paradise has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and April the driest (1.9").

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