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Weather & Climate in Pittem, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pittem 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 105 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 | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9928°N, 3.2632°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 | 72 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 101 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 73 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 58 km | 4 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 2 km E of Dikkebus, Belgium | M2.9 | 34 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 | - | 116 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 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) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Pittem has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.8").