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Weather & Climate in Kortrijk, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kortrijk 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 72 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 | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8280°N, 3.2649°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 59 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 95 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 150 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 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 58 km | 4 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 148 km | 11 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 103 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 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 53 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 | — | 118 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 145 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) | 1.8 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 |
Kortrijk has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°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").