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Weather & Climate in Gent, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gent 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 33 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 | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 44.2 sq mi (114.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,003/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0500°N, 3.7167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 13, 1992 | 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium | M5.4 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 64 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 1 km NW of Hulsberg, Netherlands | M3.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | Belgium | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Ophoven, Belgium | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 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 | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Gent has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.9").