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Weather & Climate in Munkzwalm, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Munkzwalm 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 56 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 | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8768°N, 3.7350°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 13, 1992 | 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium | M5.4 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 45 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 65 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands | M3.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | Belgium | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Ophoven, Belgium | M3.4 | 147 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 | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Munkzwalm has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").