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Weather & Climate in Kooigem, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kooigem 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 62 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 | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7401°N, 3.3316°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 | 49 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 89 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 47 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 60 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 36 km | 4 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 141 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 | — | 125 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) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°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 (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Kooigem has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.8").