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Butgenbach, Belgium

Wallonia · Belgium

Butgenbach is a small city in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 5,516. Elevation: 1,900 ft (579 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,516 Population 178/sq mi density
1,900 ft Elevation 579 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
64.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Butgenbach

Butgenbach

Bütgenbach is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Liège. On January 1, 2006, Bütgenbach had a total population of 5,574. The total area is 97.31 km2 which gives a population density of 57 inhabitants per km2. As part of the German-speaking Community of Belgium, the official language in this municipality is German.

People

Population5,516
Density178/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain64.2 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Population5,516
Population Density178 / sq mi
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Coordinates50.4269°, 6.2050°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceWallonia
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation64.2 inches (1,631 mm)
Annual Snowfall38.1 inches (97 cm)

About Butgenbach

Butgenbach is a small city in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 5,516. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet (579 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Butgenbach

Butgenbach has an average annual temperature of 7.7°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (16°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1150 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.2°C / 32°F -2.2° / 1.8° 121.9
Feb 0.3°C / 33°F -2.2° / 2.8° 97.2
Mar 3.4°C / 38°F 0.2° / 6.7° 88.5
Apr 7.1°C / 45°F 3° / 11.2° 66.6
May 11°C / 52°F 6.6° / 15.3° 82.7
Jun 14°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.4° 83.0
Jul 16°C / 61°F 11.5° / 20.5° 93.1
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.2° 90.1
Sep 12.3°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16° 91.9
Oct 8°C / 46°F 5.2° / 10.9° 93.4
Nov 3.6°C / 38°F 1.5° / 5.7° 106.7
Dec 0.7°C / 33°F -1.2° / 2.6° 134.5
Butgenbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below Belgium avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Area31.0 sq mi (80.4 km²)
Population Density178/sq mi
Coordinates50.4269°N, 6.2050°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.2"
69% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 38.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.76"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

890 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 86 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 52 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 77 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 127 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 73 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 38 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 140 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 55 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 140 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 82 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 127 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 124 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 147 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 61 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 37 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 130 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 111 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 127 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 122 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 54 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.6 in
February 32°F (0°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Butgenbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 32°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Butgenbach

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gemeinsame Grundschule Bütgenbach - - - -
Grundschule Weywertz - - - -
Grundschule Nidrum - - - -
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Radio Stations near Butgenbach

34 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100,5 Das Hitradio hits, lederland AAC+ 48 kbps
RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg (LU) - AAC 6452 kbps
BlackBeats.FM (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Eldoradio (LU) pop MP3 256 kbps
Slonsky Radio (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Antenne AC (DE) pop, variety MP3 192 kbps
Pulloverdisko (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
100,5 DAS HITRADIO Alemannia-Livestream (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Popexpress (DE) - MP3 320 kbps
BRF1 Radio - MP3 128 kbps
BRF2 Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio 4910 culture, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Impact FM (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Hochschulradio Aachen (DE) college radio MP3 128 kbps
Pep's Radio - MP3 192 kbps
ELDORADIO - Alternative Channel (LU) - MP3 256 kbps
ELDORADIO - Chill Channel (LU) - MP3 256 kbps
Eldoradio (RU) - MP3 64 kbps
Radio De Musketiers (NL) 24/7, various music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zuyd (NL) music MP3 128 kbps
Wohltat Radio (DE) various AAC 128 kbps
FINN Radio One (DE) chillout, hip-hop MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Pulheim 97.2 (DE) variety MP3
Technotune (DE) house, minimal MP3 128 kbps
RTV Parkstad (NL) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rur lokalradio MP3 192 kbps
Kultradio24 (DE) 00's, 00s MP3 128 kbps
WRD2 - Aachen und Region (DE) - MP3 128 kbps
100,5 Das Hitradio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio 700 (DE) schlager MP3 192 kbps
Impact FM - AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio 700 - MP3 192 kbps
RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg - MP3 256 kbps
Radio 100,7 (LU) blues rock, classical MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Butgenbach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Schule Wollseifen
Archivothèque de la Haute Ardenne Centre de documentation
ArsFIGURA
ArsKRIPPANA
Bauernmuseum
Bauernmuseum
Besucherbergwerk Grube Wohlfahrt
Besucherbergwerk Grube Wohlfahrt
Besucherbergwerk Mühlenberg-Stollen
Dorfmuseum - Uraalt Scholl
Druckereimuseum
Erlebnismuseum Lernort Natur
Fotografie-Forum der StädteRegion Aachen
IKOB - Museum of Contemporary Art
Maison Vinette
Malmundarium
Museum of the german red cross
Opel-Oldtimer-Museum
Rotes Haus
Sanitätsbunker Simonskall
Schieferstollen Recht
Sparkassen Museum
Stadtmuseum Eupen
Venn- und Waldmuseum
Vogelsang International Place
Wetterpark
Z.V.S. Museum

Libraries in Butgenbach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Simmerath0.0
KreaViva0.0
Medienzentrum der DG0.0
Medienzentrum der DG0.0
Öffentliche Pfarrbibliothek Kettenis0.0
Pfarrbibliothek St.Nikolaus | Eupen0.0
Stadtbücherei Monschau0.0

Farmers Markets in Butgenbach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mittwochsmarkt Unterstadt
Place des Combattants
Place Lambert Laurent

Hotels in Butgenbach

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bütgenbacher Hof
Eifelland
Hotel du Lac
Hotel Seehof
Le Vieux Moulin
Lindenhof

Restaurants in Butgenbach

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brüls
Bütgenbacher Hof
Carol's
Casa Bella Italia
Le Vieux Moulin
Lindenhof
Mercator
Pizza Taxi
Pizzeria Bacco
Restaurant Hong Kong
Zum Fischweiher

Cafes in Butgenbach

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burgterrassen
Eiscafé La dolce vita
Heinen
The Pub 24

Gas Stations in Butgenbach

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulf
Total Station

Banks in Butgenbach

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ING

Breweries in Butgenbach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Belgium Peak beer
Brasserie de Bellevaux
Brauerei Néau
La Baraque Michel
Villa Nova

Stadiums & Teams in Butgenbach

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Ski Resorts Near Butgenbach

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val de Wanne (ski alpin) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Weißer Stein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Alpin Ovifat 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Butgenbach

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maastricht Aachen AirportMSTLarge Airport
Geilenkirchen Air BaseGKEMedium Airport
Kleine Brogel Air Base-Medium Airport
Nörvenich Air Base-Medium Airport
Spangdahlem Air BaseSPMMedium Airport
Aachen-Merzbrück AirportAAHSmall Airport
Bergheim Airfield-Small Airport
Bitburg AirportBBJSmall Airport
Büllingen Airfield-Small Airport
Dahlemer Binz Airfield-Small Airport
Daun-Senheld Glider Field-Small Airport
Düren-Hürtgenwald Airfield-Small Airport
Elsenborn Air Base-Small Airport
Ernzen Airfield-Small Airport
Genk Zwartberg Airfield-Small Airport
Gustorfer Höhe Airfield-Small Airport
Heinsberg-Selfkant Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Hinterweiler Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Kückhoven Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Linnich-Boslar Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Morschenich Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Neumagen-Dhron Airfield-Small Airport
Schinveld Glidersite-Small Airport
Spa-La Sauvenière Airfield-Small Airport
Stolberg-Diepenlinchen Airfield-Small Airport
Theux (Verviers) Airfield-Small Airport
Trier-Föhren Airfield-Small Airport
Useldange Glider Field-Small Airport
Utscheid Glider Field-Small Airport
Vettweiß-Soller ULM-Small Airport
Wanlo Glider Field-Small Airport
Weilerswist UL-Small Airport
Wershofen/Eifel Airfield-Small Airport
Wiltz-Noertrange Airfield-Small Airport
Zutendaal Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Butgenbach

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heilige Drei Könige Kirche
Kirche Sankt Michael
St. Odilia Kirche
St. Stephanus-Kirche

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels

🇧🇪 About Belgium

Capital Brussels
Population 11,422,068
Area 30,510 km²
GDP (USD) $651,330,595,110
GDP per capita $55,291
HDI 0.942
Life expectancy 82.4 years
Internet users 94.6%
Urban population 87.6%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German, French, Dutch
Calling code +32
TLD .be
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Belgium

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaar
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Paasmaandag
May 1 Labour Day Dag van de arbeid
May 14 Ascension Day Onze Lieve Heer hemel
May 15 Day after Ascension Day Day after Ascension Day
May 25 Whit Monday Pinkstermaandag
Jul 21 Belgian National Day Nationale feestdag
Aug 15 Assumption Day Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Armistice Day Wapenstilstand
Dec 25 Christmas Day Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Butgenbach

What is the population of Butgenbach?

Butgenbach has a population of 5,516 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 178 people per square mile, spread across 31.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Butgenbach?

Butgenbach has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.2 inches, with 38.1 inches of snow.

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