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Oostkerke, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Oostkerke is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 627. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

627 Population 78/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
46.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Oostkerke

Oostkerke

Oostkerke is a town in Diksmuide, West Flanders, Belgium.

People

Population627
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain46.2 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population627
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates51.2773°, 3.2961°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation46.2 inches (1,174 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.0 inches (13 cm)

About Oostkerke

Oostkerke is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 627. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Oostkerke

Oostkerke has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 758 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.5°C / 40°F 2.6° / 6.4° 58.7
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 2.6° / 6.8° 52.0
Mar 7°C / 45°F 4.4° / 9.6° 44.1
Apr 10.1°C / 50°F 6.9° / 13.3° 34.9
May 13.5°C / 56°F 10.2° / 16.8° 50.7
Jun 16.3°C / 61°F 13° / 19.6° 64.4
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 15.4° / 21.8° 74.4
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 15.6° / 22° 79.2
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 13.4° / 19° 72.0
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 10.1° / 14.8° 75.5
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F 6.5° / 10.4° 77.6
Dec 5.4°C / 42°F 3.5° / 7.2° 74.4
Oostkerke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates51.2773°N, 3.2961°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
22% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 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 98 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 134 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 90 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 126 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 144 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 112 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 115 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 129 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 126 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 120 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 149 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 101 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 111 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 M3.1 110 km
Aug 12, 1990 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium M3.1 148 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 90 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 84 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 89 km
Jul 23, 1992 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium M3.0 138 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 121 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Oostkerke has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Oostkerke

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen MP3
Topradio TopRetroArena 90s, dance AAC+ 96 kbps
Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) classics, folk MP3 128 kbps
Family Radio (US) alistair begg, bible AAC+ 64 kbps
vrt klara high quality MP3
Topradio TopBam hard techno, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Radio Plus Gent 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen AAC
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Villa Bota MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noordzee (192k) live radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be MP3 320 kbps
Radio Goldenwave (US) 70s, 80s MP3 320 kbps
Family Radio (East) (US) AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio FM Gold hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio TRL MP3 320 kbps
Kerstradio Noordzee christmas music MP3 320 kbps
Be One - Xmas MP3 192 kbps
MelindaFM classic, hits MP3 192 kbps
DooBeeSummer summer MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noordzee Info news MP3 128 kbps
Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) MP3 128 kbps
Noordzee Gold oldies MP3 320 kbps
Toptechno MP3 128 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Oostkerke

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adornes Estate
Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum
Belfort
Belle-époquecentrum
Bizarium
Bladelin Court
Bruges Beer Museum
Bunkermuseum Bunker 1
Bunkermuseum Bunker 2
Canada - Poland War Museum
Choco-Story
Cozmix
Cultuurforum Aardenburg
Diamantmuseum
Dienst Archeologie Stad Brugge
Expo 'Vogels in het Zwin'
For Freedom Museum
Frank Brangwyn-Arentshuis
Frietmuseum
Fuchsiatuin Zomerweelde
Gentpoort
Godshuizen Sint-Janshospitaal
Groeningemuseum
Groeningemuseum
Gruuthusemuseum
Guido-Gezellemuseum
Halve Maan
HEY
Historium
Kantcentrum
Lucifernum
Lumina
Musea Sculpta 3D Museum
Museum of Saints
Museum Torhouts Aardewerk
Natuurcentrum
O-L-V-ter-Potterie
Peiremuzee
Plattelandscentrum
Polderhuis Dijk- en Oorlogsmuseum
Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke
Sint-Janshospitaal
Stedelijk Museum voor Volkskunde 'De Zwarte Kat'
Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo
The Dairy Museum
Torture Museum Oude Steen
Uilenspiegelmuseum

Libraries in Oostkerke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
bibliotheek afdeling Ruiselede0.0
Bibliotheek Blankenberge0.0
Bibliotheek Daverlo0.0
Bibliotheek De Garve0.0
Bibliotheek Oostburg0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Andries0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Maria-Aalter0.0
Bibliotheek Torhout0.0
Bibliotheek uitleenpost Waardamme0.0
Bibliotheek Xaverianen0.0
Bibliotheek Zwevezele0.0
Cultuurbibliotheek Stock Laureyns0.0
De Biekorf0.0
De Boekennok0.0
De Buze0.0
De Dijk0.0
De Zorge0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Aalter0.0
Jan-Frans Willemsbibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare bibliotheek De Leese Beese0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Maldegem0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Sint-Laureins0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem0.0
Oude bibliotheek0.0
Ruilbib0.0
Sint-Thomas0.0
UP Poseidon0.0
Wegwijzer vzw0.0

Farmers Markets in Oostkerke

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt
Marktplaats
Vismarkt
Zondagmarkt

Hotels in Oostkerke

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Restaurant Ter Polders
Hotel Welkom Taverne

Restaurants in Oostkerke

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brazi’s
De Knotwilg
In De Groene Wandeling
Noorderlicht Restaurant
Siphon
Ter Polders

Cafes in Oostkerke

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

't Vogelkotje

Castles in Oostkerke

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kasteel van Oostkerke

Breweries in Oostkerke

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bourgogne des Flandres
Brouwerij B
Brouwerij De Halve Maan
Brouwerij De Leite
Brouwerij Stokhove
Brouwerij Van Renterghem
Bryggja
De Houtlandse Brouwers
Fort Lapin
Mout
Stokhove Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Oostkerke

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Oostkerke

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lille AirportLILLarge Airport
Ostend-Bruges International AirportOSTLarge Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-WevelgemKJKMedium Airport
Koksijde Air BaseMedium Airport
Merville-Calonne AirportHZBMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Axel GlidersiteSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall Airport
Haamstede GlidersiteSmall Airport
Herlies ULMSmall Airport
Marcq-en-Baroeul AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Midden-Zeeland AirfieldSmall Airport
Moorsele AirfieldSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Ursel Air BaseSmall Airport
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Oostkerke

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centrum van de Oostkust voor Revalidatie & Welzijnszorg
De Klinker

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oostkerke

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sint-Jacob de Meerderekerk
Sint-Quintinuskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
8340

🇧🇪 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 Oostkerke

What is the population of Oostkerke?

Oostkerke has a population of 627 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oostkerke?

Oostkerke has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

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