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Weather & Climate in Wilskerke, Belgium

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Wilskerke 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 7 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates51.1812°N, 2.8400°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

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 M4.6 128 km 10 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 107 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 71 km 10 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 94 km 10 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 88 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 136 km 4 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 138 km 2 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 99 km 12 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 128 km 5 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km 4 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 95 km 10 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 M3.2 136 km 5 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 77 km 10 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 11 km 5 km
Feb 27, 2005 1 km NW of Libercourt, France M3.1 77 km 4 km
Jul 20, 1994 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium M3.1 119 km 5 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 83 km 10 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 146 km 5 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 88 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 112 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) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in

Wilskerke has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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