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Weather & Climate in Ursel, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ursel 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 52 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 | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 20.9 sq mi (54.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1290°N, 3.4866°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 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 | 77 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 94 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 81 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 55 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 78 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 118 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 | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Ursel has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.9").