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Weather & Climate in De Panne, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
De Panne 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 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,737/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0979°N, 2.5937°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 118 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 84 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 9 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 73 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 89 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 | — | 69 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
De Panne has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.6").