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Weather & Climate in Wijtschate, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wijtschate 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 259 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 | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7863°N, 2.8837°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 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 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 79 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 109 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 120 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 75 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 33 km | 4 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 | — | 93 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Wijtschate has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").