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Kemmel, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Kemmel is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 1,157. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

1,157 Population 440/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Kemmel

Kemmel

Heuvelland is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the villages of Dranouter, Kemmel, De Klijte, Loker, Nieuwkerke, Westouter, Wijtschate and Wulvergem. Heuvelland is a thinly populated rural municipality, located between the small urban centres of Ypres and Poperinge and the metropolitan area of Kortrijk-Lille along the E17. On 1 January 2006 Heuvelland had a total population of 8,217. The total area is 94.24 km2 which gives a population density of 87 inhabitants per km2. The name heuvelland is Dutch meaning "hill country", as the municipality is characterized by the different hills on its territory.

People

Population1,157
Density440/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population1,157
Population Density440 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates50.7833°, 2.8271°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)

About Kemmel

Kemmel is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 1,157. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Kemmel

Kemmel has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 1.7° / 6.5° 57.6
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F 1.9° / 7.6° 50.7
Mar 7.5°C / 46°F 3.8° / 11.2° 52.4
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 6° / 15.1° 45.8
May 13.8°C / 57°F 9.2° / 18.4° 62.2
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 12° / 21.2° 63.1
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.7° 69.3
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.7° 68.8
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 11.3° / 20.2° 57.7
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 8.3° / 15.4° 63.8
Nov 7.6°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.3° 73.4
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 2.3° / 7° 75.6
Kemmel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density440/sq mi
Coordinates50.7833°N, 2.8271°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M0.0 on May 22, 2015.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 132 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 83 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 115 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 108 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 73 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 119 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 124 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 119 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 124 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 113 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 121 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 72 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 99 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 117 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 78 km
Oct 25, 1998 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France M3.2 122 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 41 km
Jun 1, 2005 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France M3.1 136 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 74 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 34 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 90 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Kemmel has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Kemmel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vrije Basisschool (VBS) Kemmel
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Radio Stations near Kemmel

40 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen MP3
Galaxie New Wave (FR) MP3 128 kbps
ICI NORD (FR) régionale UNKNOWN
Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Nord (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Roots Legacy Radio (FR) MP3 224 kbps
Radio Noordzee (192k) live radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Galaxie Radio (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Chill Zone (FR) chill, chillout MP3
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Yellow Radio (FR) dance, deep MP3 192 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be MP3 320 kbps
MelindaFM classic, hits MP3 192 kbps
radio qui chifel MP3 256 kbps
Be One - Xmas MP3 192 kbps
Kerstradio Noordzee christmas music MP3 320 kbps
Génération Mix (FR) pop music AAC 64 kbps
ISEKOI Radio (FR) dance, dnb OGG
CHIC RADIO HITS (FR) MP3 320 kbps
ISEKOI Radio | Non-Stop Ambient (FR) ambient, meditation OGG
RCV (FR) musique, pop MP3 128 kbps
here4ears (FR) ambient, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Métropole FM (FR) AAC+ 320 kbps
Roots Legacy (FR) MP3 224 kbps
Radio Scarpe Sensée (FR) MP3 128 kbps
DooBeeSummer summer MP3 320 kbps
Saravadio (FR) alternative / indie MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noordzee Info news MP3 128 kbps
Noordzee Gold oldies MP3 320 kbps
Radio Addictive 50s (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel (FR) folk MP3 192 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be MP3 128 kbps
RCV 99 fm (FR) electro, jazz MP3 128 kbps
Mona FM (FR) MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Disco MP3 192 kbps
KL85 (NL) MP3 128 kbps
ONIB Radio MP3

Museums in Kemmel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Folk
Ancienne malterie de la distillerie Claeyssens
Ancienne malterie de la distillerie Claeyssens
Archeologisch Site museum
Centre d'Arts Plastiques et Visuels - Wazemmes
Centre d'Arts Plastiques et Visuels - Wazemmes
Claustrum
De Oude Kaasmakerij
Death Cells
École dentellière de Bailleul
Ecomusée des Écoles Publiques de Lille
Ecomusée des Écoles Publiques de Lille
Espace Édouard Pignon
Espace Édouard Pignon
Espace Gutenberg
Espace Gutenberg
Ferme des Orgues - Musée de la musique mécanique
Flow-Centre Eurorégional Des Cultures Urbaines
Flow-Centre Eurorégional Des Cultures Urbaines
Fort de Seclin
Fort de Seclin
Fot'oeil
Gare Saint-Sauveur - Hall d'exposition
Gare Saint-Sauveur - Hall d'exposition
Hill 62 Sanctuary Wood Museum
Hooge Crater Museum
Hopmuseum Poperinge
In Flanders Fields
Institut pour la photographie
Institut pour la photographie
Jules Destrooper Bezoekerscentrum
Klein Zwaanhof
Koetsenmuseum
Le Musée de la Fête Foraine
Le Musée de la Fête Foraine
Le Petit Musée
Le Petit Musée
Le Tripostal
Le Tripostal
Les Arcades
Les Arcades
Lijssenthoek bezoekerscentrum
Maison Folie Beaulieu
Maison Folie Beaulieu
Maison Folie de Lille Wazemmes
Maison Folie de Lille Wazemmes
Maison Folie Le Colysée
Maison Folie Le Colysée
Maison natale de Charles de Gaulle
Maison natale de Charles de Gaulle
Musée Benoît-de-Puydt
Musée d'ethnologie régionale
Musée d'histoire locale
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle et de Géologie
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle et de Géologie
Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse
Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse
Musée de l'hospice comtesse
Musée de l'hospice comtesse
Musée de l'Institut Pasteur de Lille
Musée de l'Institut Pasteur de Lille
Musée de l’illusion
Musée de l’illusion
Musée de la bataille de Fromelles
Musée de la cité d'Ercan
Musée de la Poupée et du Jouet Ancien de Wambrechies
Musée de la Poupée et du Jouet Ancien de Wambrechies
Musée de la radio
Musée de la Rubanerie
Musée de la Vie Frontalière
Musée de la Vie Rurale
Musée des canonniers sédentaires de Lille
Musée des canonniers sédentaires de Lille
Musée des petits métiers de la ferme
Musée Marguerite Yourcenar
Musée numérique
Musée numérique
Museum aan de IJzer
Museum Godhuis Belle
Museum Merghelynck
Museumhuis Lucien De Gheus
Oldtimer Museum
Onderwijsmuseum
Openlucht museum WO 1
Openluchtmuseum "Bachten de Kupe"
Palais des Beaux-Arts
Palais des Beaux-Arts
Passchendaele Museum
Pater Lievensmuseum
Plugstreet 14-18 Interpretation Centre
Saint-Sauveur - Salle d'exposition
Saint-Sauveur - Salle d'exposition
Sint-Pietersbandenkerk
Stedelijk museum
Tabaksmuseum
Talbot House
The « 14-18 Pioneer Blockhouse » Museum
Vlaemsch Huiseke
Yper Museum

Libraries in Kemmel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Kortemark0.0
Bibliotheek Moorslede0.0
Bibliotheek Wervik0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Bibliotheeke0.0
Bibliothèque associative de Wambrechies0.0
Bibliothèque associative de Wambrechies0.0
Bibliothèque de l'I.E.P0.0
Bibliothèque de Lompret0.0
Bibliothèque de Lompret0.0
Bibliothèque de Lorgies0.0
Bibliothéque de Santes0.0
Bibliothéque de Santes0.0
Bibliothèque du Square0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne d'Arc0.0
Bibliothèque Jeanne d'Arc0.0
Bibliothèque Marie-Claude Bironneau0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Haubourdin0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Jacques Estager0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de droit-gestion0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de médecine, pôle recherche0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Santé0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Santé0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Vauban0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire Vauban0.0
Bibliothèque-Ludothèque0.0
Centre culturel de Strazeele0.0
Centre culturel du Canon d'Or0.0
Centre culturel du Canon d'Or0.0
Centre de documentation de l’IAE0.0
Centre de documentation de l’IAE0.0
Centre Socioculturel Françoise Dolto0.0
De Letterbeek0.0
De Letterschuur0.0
Espace culturel Jean-Paul Bataille0.0
Ferme du Mont Garin0.0
Ferme du Mont Garin0.0
L’Odyssée Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Bailleul0.0
Médiathèque de La Gorgue0.0
Médiathèque de La Madeleine0.0
Médiathèque de Lille Sud0.0
Médiathèque de Templemars0.0
Médiathèque de Wazemmes0.0
Médiathèque de Wazemmes0.0
Médiathèque des Bois-Blancs0.0
Médiathèque des Bois-Blancs0.0
Médiathèque du Vieux Lille0.0
Médiathèque du Vieux Lille0.0
Médiathèque Jacques Duquesne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque Jules Verne0.0
Médiathèque l'Albatros0.0
Médiathèque La Parenthèse0.0
Médiathèque Le Temps de Lire0.0
Médiathèque Louis Sonneville0.0
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar0.0
Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale du Faubourg de Béthune0.0
Médiathèque Municipale du Faubourg de Béthune0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Jean Lévy0.0
Méidathèque0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Diksmuide0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Ieper0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kemmel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Les Halles
Marché de Flêtre
Marché de l'abbaye
Marché de l'abbaye
Marché de Sainte-Marguerite
Marché de Sainte-Marguerite
Marché de Santes
Marché de Steewoorde
Marché de Thumesnil en Nord
Marché de Thumesnil en Nord
Marché de Wavrin
Marché de Wazemmes
Marché de Wazemmes
Marchés municipaux
Marchés municipaux
Place Blondeau
Place Blondeau
Santforde (Gemeentehuis)

Hotels in Kemmel

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fika B&B
Hostellerie Kemmelberg
Trilogie

Restaurants in Kemmel

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

À Deux
De Hollemeersch
pat@friet

Cafes in Kemmel

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Au Chalet
Dries 7 Foods and Drinks
Het Labyrinth

Gas Stations in Kemmel

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PMO

Banks in Kemmel

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KBC

Breweries in Kemmel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Aux Enfants Terribles
Bartier Brewery
Brasserie Bellenaert
Brasserie de La Lawe
Brasserie Delbeke
Brasserie du Pays Flamand
Brasserie Hardy
Brasserie Hardy
Brasserie Hommelpap
Brasserie Lepers
Brasserie Motte-Cordonnier
Brasserie Vanuxeem
Breweppes
Brouwerij De Kazematten
Brouwerij Deca
Brouwerij Sint-Bernardus
Célestin
Célestin - Marquette-lez-Lille
Célestin - Marquette-lez-Lille
De Dolle Brouwers
De Struise Brouwers
Houblons-Nous
Houblons-Nous
Kino Beer
Kino Beer
L'Atelier des Brasseurs
La ferme Beck
Le Singe Savant
Le Singe Savant
Leroy Breweries
Nano brasserie du Colibri
Nano brasserie du Colibri
Tandem
Tandem
Trappistbrouwerij Westvleteren

Airports Near Kemmel

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Arras-Roclincourt AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonavis AirfieldSmall Airport
Bouttemy DZSmall Airport
Cambrai Niergnies AirfieldSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Frévent ULMSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
Lens-Bénifontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Omer Wizernes AirfieldSmall Airport
Ursel Air BaseSmall Airport
Vitry-en-Artois AirfieldSmall Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kemmel

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre Transitoire Social Et Thérapeutique Samuel Beckett

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kemmel

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sint-Laurentiuskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
8956

🇧🇪 About Belgium

Capital Brussels
Population 11,422,068
Area 30,510 km²
GDP (USD) $651,330,595,110
GDP per capita $55,291
HDI 0.942
Life expectancy 82.4 years
Internet users 94.6%
Urban population 87.6%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German, French, Dutch
Calling code +32
TLD .be
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Belgium

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaar
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Paasmaandag
May 1 Labour Day Dag van de arbeid
May 14 Ascension Day Onze Lieve Heer hemel
May 15 Day after Ascension Day Day after Ascension Day
May 25 Whit Monday Pinkstermaandag
Jul 21 Belgian National Day Nationale feestdag
Aug 15 Assumption Day Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Armistice Day Wapenstilstand
Dec 25 Christmas Day Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kemmel

What is the population of Kemmel?

Kemmel has a population of 1,157 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 440 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kemmel?

Kemmel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.

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