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Weather & Climate in Kruishoutem, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kruishoutem 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 148 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 | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9017°N, 3.5259°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 53 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 100 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 | 80 km | 4 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Nov 10, 2001 | 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium | M3.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1991 | 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 56 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 121 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) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Kruishoutem has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").