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Weather & Climate in Menen, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Menen 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 59 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 | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7972°N, 3.1225°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 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 | 65 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 104 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 62 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 128 km | 7 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 35 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 75 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 | - | 109 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 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) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Menen has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").