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Weather & Climate in Torhout, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Torhout 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 72 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 | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0656°N, 3.1009°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 28, 2007 | 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 86 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 148 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 86 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 64 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 73 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 | - | 104 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Torhout has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").