By Belize Live News Staff: The weather in Belize today, December 29, 2024, is expected to begin on a pleasant note with sunny skies and scattered clouds. However, as the day progresses, shower activity and isolated thunderstorms will increase, particularly over inland and northern areas during the afternoon. By nightfall, this activity is anticipated to spread to most parts of the country, bringing cooler and wetter conditions.
Marine conditions remain stable, with light east-northeast winds at 5-15 knots and a sea state described as a light chop. Wave heights are forecast between 2 and 4 feet, ensuring generally good conditions for maritime activities.
Temperatures will be typical of this time of year. Coastal areas are set to experience highs of 84°F (29°C) and lows of 77°F (25°C), while inland regions will be slightly warmer, peaking at 88°F (31°C) during the day and cooling to 72°F (22°C) at night. In the hilly regions, temperatures will range from a daytime high of 76°F (24°C) to a nighttime low of 68°F (20°C).
Looking ahead to Monday, cloudy intervals will persist with a few showers and isolated thunderstorms, particularly in central and southern areas during the morning. These conditions are expected to taper off and become isolated by the afternoon and evening.
Tidal information for today shows a high tide at 9:49 AM and a low tide at 2:26 PM. Tomorrow’s tides include a low tide at 4:16 AM and a high tide at 8:38 PM. Sunrise today was at 6:22 AM, and sunset will be at 5:28 PM. The moon is set to rise tomorrow at 7:08 AM after setting today at 4:22 PM.
Residents and visitors are advised to take note of the changing weather conditions, especially in the afternoon and evening. Inland and northern regions should prepare for potential thunderstorms, while marine activities are expected to continue without significant interruptions. As always, the Belize Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.
