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Weather & Climate in Aartrijke, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aartrijke 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 118 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1192°N, 3.0908°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 117 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 70 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | — | 104 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°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 (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Aartrijke has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").