Belize weather in January
In January, Belize sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 223 mm of rain across 26.8 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of January to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Belize's 9th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Belize's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 223 mm
- 26.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:11 AM – 6:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.36 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.1
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical January day in Belize reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 22 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 29 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 22 |
| 12 | 29 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 14 | 29 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
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| 22 | 29 | 22 |
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| 24 | 29 | 22 |
| 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 26 | 29 | 22 |
| 27 | 29 | 22 |
| 28 | 29 | 22 |
| 29 | 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 29 | 22 |
| 31 | 29 | 23 |
How January really feels in Belize
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Belize weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 4th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 22° | 223 | 26.8 | 12.2 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 30° / 23° | 179 | 22.6 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 30° / 23° | 172 | 23.8 | 12 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 30° / 23° | 187 | 24.1 | 11.9 | 3.2 |
| May | 29° / 22° | 97 | 17.6 | 11.8 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 26° / 19° | 9 | 2.4 | 11.7 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 25° / 18° | 5 | 1.4 | 11.8 | 7.6 |
| Aug | 25° / 18° | 9 | 3 | 11.8 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 26° / 20° | 20 | 7.5 | 12 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 22° | 105 | 21.7 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 230 | 26.9 | 12.2 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 29° / 22° | 264 | 28.3 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 1% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 4% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 96%.
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| Clearer (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cloudier (%) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 96 |
| 2 | 4 | 96 |
| 3 | 4 | 96 |
| 4 | 4 | 96 |
| 5 | 5 | 95 |
| 6 | 5 | 95 |
| 7 | 5 | 95 |
| 8 | 5 | 95 |
| 9 | 5 | 95 |
| 10 | 5 | 95 |
| 11 | 5 | 95 |
| 12 | 5 | 95 |
| 13 | 5 | 95 |
| 14 | 4 | 96 |
| 15 | 4 | 96 |
| 16 | 4 | 96 |
| 17 | 4 | 96 |
| 18 | 4 | 96 |
| 19 | 3 | 97 |
| 20 | 3 | 97 |
| 21 | 3 | 97 |
| 22 | 3 | 97 |
| 23 | 3 | 97 |
| 24 | 3 | 97 |
| 25 | 3 | 97 |
| 26 | 3 | 97 |
| 27 | 3 | 97 |
| 28 | 4 | 96 |
| 29 | 5 | 95 |
| 30 | 5 | 95 |
| 31 | 5 | 95 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Belize gets around 223 mm of rain over 26.8 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 87% and peaks near 91% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 |
| 2 | 90 |
| 3 | 90 |
| 4 | 90 |
| 5 | 90 |
| 6 | 90 |
| 7 | 90 |
| 8 | 89 |
| 9 | 89 |
| 10 | 89 |
| 11 | 89 |
| 12 | 89 |
| 13 | 89 |
| 14 | 89 |
| 15 | 89 |
| 16 | 89 |
| 17 | 88 |
| 18 | 88 |
| 19 | 87 |
| 20 | 87 |
| 21 | 86 |
| 22 | 85 |
| 23 | 85 |
| 24 | 84 |
| 25 | 83 |
| 26 | 83 |
| 27 | 82 |
| 28 | 82 |
| 29 | 81 |
| 30 | 81 |
| 31 | 81 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 93% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 7 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 8 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 9 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 10 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 11 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 12 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 13 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 14 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 15 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 16 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 17 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 18 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 19 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 20 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 21 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 22 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 23 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 24 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 25 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 26 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 27 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 28 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 29 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 30 | 3 | 90 | 7 |
| 31 | 3 | 90 | 7 |
Wind in January
Winds average 4 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of January to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:04 AM to 6:16 AM, and sunset from 6:20 PM to 6:28 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:05 | 6:20 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:05 | 6:21 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:06 | 6:21 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:06 | 6:22 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:22 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:22 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:23 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:23 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:24 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:09 | 6:24 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:09 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:25 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:25 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:26 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:26 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 6:12 | 6:26 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:27 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:27 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 6:13 | 6:27 |
| 23 | 12.2 | 6:14 | 6:27 |
| 24 | 12.2 | 6:14 | 6:27 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 6:14 | 6:28 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 6:15 | 6:28 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:15 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:15 | 6:28 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:16 | 6:28 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:16 | 6:28 |
| 31 | 12.2 | 6:16 | 6:28 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 4.36 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.03 kWh/m² to a high of 4.72 kWh/m² in March across the year — January's 4.36 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Belize
In January, Belize sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Belize's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Belize?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Belize.
What to pack for Belize in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Belize sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 27 days see rain.
UV index in Belize in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Belize peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Belize in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Belize is worst in July — around 48 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.3× the cleanest month (October, 21 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 25 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 33 | 41 | 48 | 39 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 24 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Moderate |
| Feb | 28 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 25 | Moderate |
| May | 33 | Moderate |
| Jun | 41 | Poor |
| Jul | 48 | Poor |
| Aug | 39 | Poor |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 24 | Moderate |
Where is Belize?
Belize sits at 4.7°S, 12.8°E, 178 m above sea level, in Angola. The nearest listed city is Buco Zau, 27 km away.
Topography around Belize
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Belize.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Belize has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 143 m around an average of 194 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 695 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 878 m.
The land around Belize is covered by trees (96%) within 3 km, trees (100%) within 16 km, and trees (71%) and grassland (27%) within 80 km.
Angola travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 35% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,129
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2017
- Homicide rate
- 4.1
- per 100k, 2016
- Road deaths
- 26.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 413
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Belize (-4.65°, 12.7667°, elevation 178 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).