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Weather & Climate in Ooigem, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ooigem 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 | 1,394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8933°N, 3.3363°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 | 60 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 92 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 61 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 50 km | 4 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 126 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 | - | 122 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 149 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, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Ooigem has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").