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Weather & Climate in Gits, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gits 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 79 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 | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9969°N, 3.0956°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
44 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 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 80 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 80 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 56 km | 4 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 | - | 130 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) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Gits has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").