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Weather & Climate in Oostwinkel, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oostwinkel 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 23 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 | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1516°N, 3.5320°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 79 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 93 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2001 | 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium | M3.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 58 km | 5 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 | 82 km | 4 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 | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Oostwinkel has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.9").