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Weather & Climate in Zonnebeke, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zonnebeke 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 177 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 | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8726°N, 2.9873°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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 78 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 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1994 | 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M3.9 | 119 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 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 115 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 86 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 | 131 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 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 42 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 | — | 98 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 125 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 (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) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Zonnebeke has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.7").