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Weather & Climate in Messines, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Messines 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 210 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 | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7658°N, 2.8976°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 77 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 119 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 73 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 31 km | 4 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 | — | 95 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 122 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Messines has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").