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Weather & Climate in Helkijn, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Helkijn 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 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7321°N, 3.3841°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 46 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 110 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 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 85 km | 4 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 44 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 56 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 38 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 66 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 107 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 | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Helkijn has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").