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Weather & Climate in Moerkerke, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moerkerke 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 7 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 | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 405/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2455°N, 3.3425°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 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 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 110 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 46 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 58 km | 10 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 | - | 123 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 148 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 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Moerkerke has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.9").