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Weather & Climate in Rumbeke, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rumbeke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9325°N, 3.1672°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 | 72 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 107 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 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 105 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 71 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 50 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 117 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 | - | 110 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 136 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 (18°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 |
Rumbeke has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°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").