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Weather & Climate in Middelkerke, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Middelkerke 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 13 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 | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,072/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1853°N, 2.8208°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 137 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 135 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 78 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 146 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 | — | 86 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Middelkerke has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.7").