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Weather & Climate in Petegem, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petegem 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 49 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 | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8333°N, 3.5500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 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 | 46 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Aug 10, 1991 | 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2001 | 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 48 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 58 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 54 km | 4 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 69 km | 5 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 | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°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) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Petegem has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").