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Groot-Gelmen, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Groot-Gelmen is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 614. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

614 Population 122/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Groot-Gelmen

Groot-Gelmen

Sint-Truiden is a city and municipality located in the province of Limburg, Flemish Region, Belgium. With more than 41,500 inhabitants, it is one of the largest cities in Limburg.

People

Population614
Density122/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population614
Population Density122 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates50.7836°, 5.2638°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,175 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.1 inches (20 cm)

About Groot-Gelmen

Groot-Gelmen is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 614. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Groot-Gelmen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates50.7836°N, 5.2638°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 8.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

341 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 56 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 60 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 37 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 146 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 102 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 55 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 116 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 113 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 120 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 100 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 38 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 69 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 102 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 52 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 51 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 44 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 57 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 54 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 42 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Groot-Gelmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Groot-Gelmen

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VRT NWS nieuws MP3
L1 Radio (NL) limburg, lokaal MP3 256 kbps
Belgian Dance Radio MP3 192 kbps
Q-Music Limburg (NL) AAC+ 96 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Liège rtbf MP3
Falcon Radio (NL) MP3 128 kbps
Trendy FM MP3 128 kbps
LFM Radio (FR) outre-mer MP3 192 kbps
Warm FM 104.2 electronic MP3 320 kbps
W-LLM The Void (US) MP3 128 kbps
BNL alternative, culture MP3 192 kbps
Radio Internazionale italian pop MP3 192 kbps
RTV Maastricht 107.5 (NL) maastricht, top 40 MP3 320 kbps
Boo 105.1 FM - Bilzen, be MP3 320 kbps
Radio Apollo MP3 192 kbps
Radio Benelux Beringen, be MP3 192 kbps
Sjeffm (NL) classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Appolo news, various music MP3 192 kbps
FM Goud Maasland MP3 256 kbps
Radio Equinoxe (FR) electronic MP3 192 kbps
DAX FM RADIO 80's, 90's MP3 192 kbps
GothVille Radio MP3 128 kbps
Lokale Radio Lanaken pop MP3 320 kbps
stadradio Tienen pop music MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Voeren - Vroenhoven, Be MP3 320 kbps
Frequence Eghezee variety AAC 128 kbps
RCF Liège christian MP3 256 kbps
AFN 360 Benelux pop, rock MP3 96 kbps
RCF Sud Belgique christian MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Groot-Gelmen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amandinahuis
Belevingscentrum Graaf
Belevingscentrum Herkenrode
Belevingscentrum Rufferdinge
Emile Van Dorenmuseum
Festraetsstudio
Fruitbelevingscentrum
Gallo-Roman Museum
Geboortehuis St-Jan Berchmans
Heilig Paterke
Het Stadsmus
Het Stadsmus
Hexapoda - insectarium Jean Leclercq
Historial du Fort de Loncin
Historisch Centrum Luchtmachtbasis Brustem
Kunstuur
La Châtaigneraie
Les Maitres du Feu
Limpressions
Maison de la flore
Modemuseum Hasselt
Moerenpoort
Municipal Carillon Museum
Musée communal d'archéologie et d'art religieux d'Amay
Musée d'Archéologie Hesbignonne
Musée de la boite en fer-blanc lithographiée
Musée de la Gourmandise
Musée de la Hesbaye
Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois
Musée du Cycle
Musées Postes Restantes
Museum 3de Regiment Lansiers
Museum De Mindere
Museum Greenville
Museum Slag Der Zilveren Helmen
Museum Villa Verbeelding
Museum voor Religieuze Kunst
Museum Winter 1944
Museum Zoe was Alleke
Nationaal Jenevermuseum
Openluchtmuseum Bokrijk
Pegasus museum
Poste d'accueil du Château féodal de Moha
Préhistomuseum
Préhistomuséum
Schatten van de Sint-Odulphuskerk
Stadsmuseum De Hofstadt
Stedelijk Archeologisch Museum Sinte-Gitter
Streekmuseum De Reinvoart
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Libraries in Groot-Gelmen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib0.0
Bib0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Borgloon0.0
Bibliotheek De Kimpel0.0
Bibliotheek Diepenbeek0.0
Bibliotheek Diest0.0
Bibliotheek Geetbets0.0
Bibliotheek Genk0.0
Bibliotheek Gingelom0.0
Bibliotheek Halen0.0
Bibliotheek Hasselt - Kuringen0.0
Bibliotheek Hasselt Limburg0.0
Bibliotheek Hoeselt0.0
Bibliotheek Kortenaken0.0
Bibliotheek Linter0.0
Bibliotheek Lummen0.0
Bibliotheek Tongeren0.0
Bibliotheek Zoutleeuw0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Flémalle0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Hannut0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Waremme0.0
Bibliothèque de Berloz0.0
Bibliothèque de Braives0.0
Bibliothèque de la Cité0.0
Bibliothèque de la Cité0.0
Bibliotheque de la Gourmandise0.0
Bibliothèque de Viemme0.0
Bibliothèque du Jardin Perdu0.0
Bibliothèque du Val Saint-Lambert0.0
Bibliotheque Oasis0.0
Bibliothèque paroissiale le Carrefour0.0
Bibliothèque publique d'Amay0.0
Bibliothèque publique de Héron0.0
Bibliothèque Publique Libre de Hesbaye0.0
Centre de lecture et de documentation publiques0.0
Centre de lecture et de documentation publiques0.0
de Bib0.0
de Bib0.0
De Bib0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Wellen0.0
Stedelijke Bibliotheek0.0
University library Hasselt0.0

Farmers Markets in Groot-Gelmen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
De Vrije Met
Grote Markt
Markt Hasselt

Hotels in Groot-Gelmen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Motte

Restaurants in Groot-Gelmen

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

't Johannietershuys
Brasserie ’t Huis Zonder Naam
Château de la Motte
Het Lelijke Eendje

Castles in Groot-Gelmen

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de la Motte
Kasteel De Motte

Veterinaries in Groot-Gelmen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Swinnen Christine

Breweries in Groot-Gelmen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Biobrouwerij Jessenhofke
Brasserie du Flo
Brouwerij & Alcoholstokerij Wilderen
Brouwerij Anders! NV
Brouwerij Engilsen
Brouwerij Hubie
Brouwerij Kerkom
Brouwerij Toeteler
Brouwerij Wilderen
La Brasserie
Tom's Brouwerij
Waroux

Stadiums & Teams in Groot-Gelmen

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Ski Resorts Near Groot-Gelmen

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val de Wanne (ski alpin) 0.0 $0
Snow Valley Peer Ski & Snowboardcentre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Groot-Gelmen

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eindhoven AirportEINLarge Airport
Maastricht Aachen AirportMSTLarge Airport
Beauvechain Air BaseMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Kempen Airport BudelMedium Airport
Kleine Brogel Air BaseMedium Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium Airport
Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Balen-Keiheuvel AirfieldSmall Airport
Genk Zwartberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Goetsenhoven AirfieldSmall Airport
Kiewit Airfield HasseltSmall Airport
Leopoldsburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Maillen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Namur-Suarlée AirfieldSmall Airport
Oostmalle AirfieldOBLSmall Airport
Saint Hubert Air BaseSmall Airport
Saint Hubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Schaffen AirfieldSmall Airport
Schinveld GlidersiteSmall Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem AirfieldSmall Airport
Spa-La Sauvenière AirfieldSmall Airport
Theux (Verviers) AirfieldSmall Airport
Weelde Air BaseSmall Airport
Zutendaal Air BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Groot-Gelmen

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
dr tinne peeters
Maison Médicale Bautista van Schouwen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Groot-Gelmen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kapel van Helshoven
Sint-Martinuskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
3800

🇧🇪 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 Groot-Gelmen

What is the population of Groot-Gelmen?

Groot-Gelmen has a population of 614 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Groot-Gelmen?

Groot-Gelmen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.3 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.

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