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Weather & Climate in Brugge, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brugge 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 43 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 | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 54.4 sq mi (141.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2089°N, 3.2242°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 114 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 81 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 50 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 | — | 114 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 139 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 (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 |
Brugge 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").