Brussels, ON

Ontario

Brussels is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,158.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,158 Population 8/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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How Brussels Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,158
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Brussels has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Area145.5 sq mi (376.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates43.7432°N, 81.2500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON Unknown 2.7 m - 141 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.3 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Brussels has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Brussels

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
North Woods Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brussels

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Blown 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
Crucial Velocity Radio classic metal, hard rock MP3 192 kbps
CKNX-AM 920 Wingham, ON commercial, country AAC+ 48 kbps
CHGK-FM 107.7 "2 Day FM" Stratford, ON hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CHWC-FM "Country 104.9" Goderich, ON (AAC Stream) country, new format rebranding AAC 63 kbps
CHWC-FM "Country 104.9" Goderich, ON (MP3 Stream) country, new format rebranding MP3 128 kbps
CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (MP3 Stream) classic hits, new format rebranding MP3 96 kbps
CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (AAC Stream) classic hits, new format rebranding AAC+ 48 kbps
CKNX-FM 101.7 "The One" Wingham, ON commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Brussels

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Van Egmond House-Museum

Libraries in Brussels

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Huron County Library - Blyth Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Brussels Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Howick Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Seaforth Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Wingham Branch0.0
North Perth Public Library - Atwood Branch0.0
North Perth Public Library - Monkton Branch0.0

Hotels in Brussels

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The DeWit - Luxury Suites

Cafes in Brussels

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Purple Bike Cafe

Gas Stations in Brussels

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JR's Restaurant and Esso

Breweries in Brussels

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cowbell

Ski Resorts Near Brussels

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Beaver Valley Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Brussels

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
Goderich Airport-Medium Airport
Kincardine Municipal AirportYKDMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport-Small Airport
Blacks Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport-Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway Field-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Damascus Field-Small Airport
Dungannon Aerodrome-Small Airport
Elmira (East) Airport-Small Airport
Elmira Airport-Small Airport
Ethel Airport-Small Airport
Farrow's Field-Small Airport
Flesherton (Smithorrs Field)-Small Airport
Fordwich Airport-Small Airport
Glendale Airport-Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport-Small Airport
Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Harkes Field-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
Listowel Airport-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
London Soaring Society-Small Airport
Lubitz Field-Small Airport
Lucan Airport-Small Airport
Mount Forest Roths' Field-Small Airport
Nenagh Field-Small Airport
Northville Airport-Small Airport
Palmerston Airport-Small Airport
Papple Aviation Airport-Small Airport
Paterson Field-Small Airport
Port Elgin Airport-Small Airport
Rand Private Airfield-Small Airport
Robinson International Air Field-Small Airport
Roth Field-Small Airport
Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport-Small Airport
Shepherd's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Stratford Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Teeswater (Dent Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Teeswater (Thompson Field) Airport-Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport-Small Airport
Walter's Falls (Piper Way) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Willow Lake Airstrip-Small Airport
Wingham (Inglis Field) Airport-Small Airport
Wingham / Richard W. LeVan Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brussels

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brussels Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brussels

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brussels Mennonite Fellowship
Brussels United Church
Ethel Conservative Mennonite Church
Melville Presbyterian Church
Saint Ambrose Church
United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brussels

What is the population of Brussels?

Brussels has a population of 1,158 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 145.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brussels?

Brussels has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.

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