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Heist, Belgium

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12,951 Population 3,312/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Heist experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density3,312/sq mi
Coordinates51.3387°N, 3.2388°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M0.0 on May 22, 2015.

Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 106 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 84 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 142 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 127 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 106 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 122 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 125 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 146 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 128 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 127 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 109 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 95 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 44 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 118 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 110 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 146 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 81 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 81 km
Aug 23, 1994 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium M2.9 63 km
Nov 29, 1992 1 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M2.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 119 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Heist has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.8").

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