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Weather & Climate in Heule, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heule 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 52 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 | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8375°N, 3.2382°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 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 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 97 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 60 km | 4 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 150 km | 11 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 42 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 51 km | 5 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 | - | 116 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 143 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) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 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 (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Heule has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.8").