Schorisse, Belgium

Full City Profile

1,602 Population 167/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Schorisse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.5°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	141 ft (43 m)
Area	9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density	167/sq mi
Coordinates	50.8031°N, 3.6763°W
Timezone	Europe/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 6.8"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.15"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on May 25, 2018.

Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	140 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	39 km
Jan 23, 2007	57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom	M4.1	143 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	75 km
Dec 14, 1991	3 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M4.0	132 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	147 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	85 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	66 km
Jun 23, 2001	0 km E of Berg, Netherlands	M3.6	148 km
Apr 19, 1990	0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium	M3.6	127 km
Jan 27, 1992	6 km SSE of Longfossé, France	M3.5	131 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	61 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium	M3.5	148 km
Apr 13, 1992	Belgium	M3.4	149 km
Jun 11, 1993	2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium	M3.3	137 km
Oct 25, 1998	6 km NNE of Montdidier, France	M3.2	145 km
Aug 10, 1991	1 km S of Vottem, Belgium	M3.2	135 km
Jul 14, 2008	1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium	M3.2	43 km
Nov 10, 2001	3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium	M3.2	139 km
Feb 27, 2005	1 km NW of Libercourt, France	M3.1	59 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	—	147 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	2.5 in
February	38°F (3°C)	2.0 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	65°F (19°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.5 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.0 in
November	44°F (6°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
December	39°F (4°C)	2.9 in

Schorisse has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").

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