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Weather & Climate in Kerkhove, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kerkhove 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 46 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 | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 635/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7985°N, 3.5027°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 45 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 120 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 | 78 km | 4 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1991 | 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 46 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 57 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 131 km | 11 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 49 km | 4 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 110 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 | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Kerkhove has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").