July weather forecast
Hopkins, Belize

July continues with the monsoon trend from June, though with slightly less rainfall at 84mm. The mercury hovers around an average high of 31°C, remaining pretty stable. The town, still thriving under the rainy season, exudes a beautifully serene and calming ambiance. Despite the high humidity and persistent rains, the daylight hours stand relatively unchanged at 13. Despite being part of the wet season, July offers an incredible tropical monsoon experience to its dwellers.

Temperature

In Hopkins, July's average high-temperature stands at a still hot 31°C, closely related to the preceding month. During July, the nighttime temperature averages of 22.5°C.

Heat index

In July, the average heat index is estimated at a blistering 42°C. Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In Hopkins, Belize, the average relative humidity in July is 83%.

Rainfall

In Hopkins, in July, it is raining for 25.7 days, with typically 84mm of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 254.6 rainfall days, and 808mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:26 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July in Hopkins is 8.6h.

UV index

April, June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in July suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.