Belize
Heat Vulnerability Dashboard & Data Analysis
Overview
The ThinkHazard database classifies Belize's extreme heat hazard as high, meaning prolonged exposure to dangerous temperatures is expected at least once in the next five years. Heat affects a variety of sectors—including health, energy, transport and agriculture—and disproportionately impacts urban populations and outdoor workers. In 2024 temperatures above 100 °F triggered forest fires, prompting the Belize Red Cross to provide hygiene kits and cash assistance.
High
Heat Hazard Level
100°F+
Peak Temperatures (2024)
Urban
Most Vulnerable Areas
Interactive Heat Stress Maps
Data: May 2023, Resting Work Level (100 W/m²). Interactive maps show Extended Heat Index (EHI) values, physiological stress zones, and temporal trends across Belize.
Work Intensity Comparison
Heat stress varies significantly based on physical activity level. Compare how different work intensities affect heat vulnerability across the same geographic area.
Temperature & Heat Index Data
Monthly Temperature Trends
Heat Index Distribution
Vulnerable Populations
Urban populations and outdoor workers face disproportionate heat exposure. Areas with high EHI values and severe stress zones indicate communities at greatest risk during extreme heat events.
Health Impact Data
Forest fires triggered by extreme heat in 2024 required emergency response from the Belize Red Cross. The Extended Heat Index helps predict periods of heightened health risk and informs early warning systems.
Live Heat Dashboard
Live data via Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis). Projections from CMIP6 HighResMIP. Heat index computed client-side using NWS/Steadman equation.