Weather & Climate in Veurne, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Veurne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 901/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0732°N, 2.6680°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 121 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 107 km | 4 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 8 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 68 km | 4 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France | M3.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 92 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 | - | 74 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Veurne has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.6").