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Weather & Climate in Eeklo, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eeklo 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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
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 | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1870°N, 3.5565°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 82 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 94 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 86 km | 4 km |
| Nov 10, 2001 | 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium | M3.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 60 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 86 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Eeklo has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.9").