Location & Surroundings
Westhoek is a settlement in Flanders, Belgium, at 46 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zonnebeke, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Brussels is 97 km to the east. The nearest airport is Lille - Marcq-en-Baroeul / Bondues Airport, 20 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
50° 51' 14" N, 2° 57' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 46 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 210 p/km²
- Built-up 7.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:25
- Sunrise 07:34
- Sunset 19:46
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Westhoek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Westhoek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 22.3 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 358 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
3.3 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,027.7 hPa
Clouds
12 %
Precip
0.06 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.2 | 3.3 | 39 | 76 | 1,027.7 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.2 | 2.4 | 107 | 90 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.8 | 1.6 | 186 | 90 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 3.1 | 241 | 53 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 357.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 2.9 | 317 | 78 | 1,023.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 61 | 288.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.3 | 2.7 | 23 | 88 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.4 | 1.9 | 45 | 85 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 84 | 46 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 349.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.8 | 2.2 | 76 | 55 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 302.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.6 | 3.3 | 134 | 61 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.0 | 3.1 | 157 | 65 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 3.3 | 168 | 30 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 401.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.7 | 2.3 | 148 | 34 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 330.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Westhoek?
Now 17.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 22.3 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 358 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Westhoek today?
Sunrise around 07:34 and sunset around 19:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Westhoek?
Local time is 05:25. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Westhoek?
Westhoek is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Westhoek?
DEM 46 m.
Where is Westhoek located?
It is at 50.85386, 2.96159 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Westhoek in?
It is in Belgium.