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Weather & Climate in Molenbaix, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Molenbaix 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 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6938°N, 3.4305°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 41 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 75 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 81 km | 4 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 39 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 51 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 133 km | 11 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 38 km | 4 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 80 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 | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Molenbaix has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").