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Weather & Climate in Orcq, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orcq 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 157 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 | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 82.5 sq mi (213.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6032°N, 3.3492°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 87 km | 4 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 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 37 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 50 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 28 km | 4 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 42 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 | - | 131 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) | 1.8 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) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in |
Orcq has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").