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Wilskerke, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Wilskerke is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 805. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

805 Population 139/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Wilskerke

Wilskerke

Wilskerke is a small rural village in Belgium, situated in de Polder region, about 1.5 km from the coastline. In 1977, it became a part (deelgemeente) of the municipality of Middelkerke.

People

Population805
Density139/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population805
Population Density139 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates51.1812°, 2.8400°
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 Wilskerke

Wilskerke is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 805. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 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.

Wilskerke 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 7 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates51.1812°N, 2.8400°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 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 M4.6 128 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 107 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 143 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 71 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 94 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 88 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 136 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 138 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 99 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 128 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 95 km
Jul 14, 2008 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium M3.2 107 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 136 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 77 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 11 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 77 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 119 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 83 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 146 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 88 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 112 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) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Wilskerke has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Wilskerke

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen MP3
Galaxie New Wave (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Galaxie FM 95.30 (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Villa Bota MP3 320 kbps
Galaxie Radio (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Noordzee (192k) live radio, music MP3 192 kbps
PINK! pop, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eurodance Classic 90s, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be MP3 320 kbps
MelindaFM classic, hits MP3 192 kbps
Be One - Xmas MP3 192 kbps
Kerstradio Noordzee christmas music MP3 320 kbps
Radio FM Gold hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
radio qui chifel MP3 256 kbps
Radio Uylenspiegel (FR) folk MP3 192 kbps
Wagenbergtotaal (NL) internet radio, song requests MP3 192 kbps
Radio Addictive 50s (GB) MP3 128 kbps
Noordzee Gold oldies MP3 320 kbps
WRadio dance music, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Noordzee Info news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be MP3 128 kbps
DooBeeSummer summer MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Wilskerke

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Krekelhof
Amandine
Archeologisch Site museum
Astropolis Space Science Center
Atlantikwall (WW1 & WW2)
Bakkerijmuseum
Bezoekerscentrum Westfront Nieuwpoort
Delvaux museum
Ensorhuis
Fot'oeil
Fransmansmuseum
Godelievemuseum
Het Turkeyenhof
Jules Destrooper Bezoekerscentrum
Kapel Rozenkrans
Koetsenmuseum
Kusthistories
Lange Max Museum
Les Zéphyrs
Mu.ZEE
Museos
Museum aan de IJzer
Museum Walraversijde - Bezoekerscentrum
Museumschip Tordino
Nationaal Visserijmuseum Oostduinkerke
Oorlogsmuseum
Openluchtmuseum "Bachten de Kupe"
Orgelmuseum
Ryckewaertshof / Anto Diez
Sint-Pietersbandenkerk
Spoorauto Kamieltje
Stadsmuseum Oostende
Ten Bogaerde
Ten Duinen
Trench of Death
Wielermuseum de Gistelse Flandriens
Zeilschip Mercator

Libraries in Wilskerke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan0.0
Bibliotheek De Seylsteen0.0
Bibliotheek Koksijde0.0
Bibliotheek Kortemark0.0
Bibliotheek Kris Lambert0.0
Bibliotheek Middelkerke0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuwpoort0.0
De Leestuin0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Diksmuide0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem0.0
Stedelijke openbare bibliotheek Sint-Lutgardis0.0
Strandbibliotheek De Haan0.0
Trefpunt Leffinge0.0
Trefpunt Lombardsijde0.0
UP Poseidon0.0
Vrijetijdspunt Trimard0.0

Farmers Markets in Wilskerke

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Groentemarkt
Marktplein
Wapenplein
Zesde Linieplein

Hotels in Wilskerke

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ibis Budget Oostende Airport

Restaurants in Wilskerke

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

4 Seasons
Bierrestaurant Heerlijk
Bistro De Ton
Bistro Raversyde
Mange-Tout
Restaurant Runway 26=08

Veterinaries in Wilskerke

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dierenarts Katty

Gas Stations in Wilskerke

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brandstoffen Kachels Mortier
DATS 24
Q8 Easy

Breweries in Wilskerke

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
't Koelschip
De Dolle Brouwers
De Struise Brouwers
Jus de Mer
Kustbrouwerij

Stadiums & Teams in Wilskerke

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Wilskerke

15 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
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Dunkerque-Les Moëres AirfieldSmall 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
Zuienkerke Sport Aviation AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Wilskerke

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bundeling Zorginitiatieven Oostende

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wilskerke

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekapel
Sint-Guilielmuskerk
Sint-Rafaëlkerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
8431

🇧🇪 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 Wilskerke

What is the population of Wilskerke?

Wilskerke has a population of 805 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 139 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wilskerke?

Wilskerke 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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