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Herne, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Herne is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 6,459. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

6,459 Population 548/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Herne

Herne

Herne is a former municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium. It is now part of the municipality of Pajottegem, following the 2025 fusion of the Belgian municipalities. The former municipality of Herne contained the towns of Herfelingen, Herne proper and Sint-Pieters-Kapelle. On January 1, 2006, Herne had a total population of 6,407. The total area is 44.63 km² which gives a population density of 144 inhabitants per km².

People

Population6,459
Density548/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population6,459
Population Density548 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates50.7242°, 4.0348°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)

About Herne

Herne is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 6,459. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 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 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Herne

Herne has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 854 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.7°C / 39°F 1.3° / 6.1° 76.7
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F 1.2° / 7.2° 66.8
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F 3.3° / 11° 58.7
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 5.8° / 15° 47.2
May 13.8°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.4° 60.9
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.2° 71.5
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 14.3° / 23.3° 79.5
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13.9° / 23° 89.8
Sep 15.3°C / 60°F 11° / 19.6° 67.2
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 7.9° / 14.9° 71.2
Nov 7.1°C / 45°F 4.4° / 9.8° 74.7
Dec 4.1°C / 39°F 1.8° / 6.4° 89.4
Herne 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 41.0 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 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

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density548/sq mi
Coordinates50.7242°N, 4.0348°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 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 M5.4 132 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 117 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 147 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 141 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 28 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 58 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 123 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 125 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 67 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 40 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 134 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 131 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 129 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 136 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 136 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 146 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 124 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 100 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 129 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 38°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Herne has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Herne

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
De Bloesem
GO-Basisschool Markevallei
Basisschool Markevallei
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Radio Stations near Herne

92 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Qmusic (NL) MP3 96 kbps
Nostalgie Vlaanderen 70's, 80's MP3 192 kbps
MNM pop, vrt MP3
Studio Brussel alternative, pop MP3
Willy rock AAC+ 95 kbps
Radio Nova (FR) alternative, pop MP3 128 kbps
De Tijdloze alternative indie rock, metal MP3
MNM Hits pop, vrt MP3
StuBru MP3
Klara Continuo classical, vrt MP3
Klara classical, cultural MP3
Tipik alternative pop, chansons françaises MP3
Willy Class X rock AAC+ 95 kbps
Classic 21 80's New Wave 80's, new wave MP3
Top Radio Dance dance, dj mixes MP3 192 kbps
Nostalgie Belgique 64kbps, aac AAC
Topradio TopRetroArena 90s, dance AAC+ 96 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Bruxelles rtbf MP3
Kiosk Radio independent, music AAC 192 kbps
VRT Radio 1 Classics classic rock, vrt MP3
Radio Campus Bruxelles 92.1 jazz AAC 64 kbps
C-Dance RETRO (NL) dance, house MP3 192 kbps
Nostalgie + (Belgique) 60s, 64kbps AAC
vrt klara high quality MP3
NRJ+ (Belgique) 00s, 64kbps AAC
Tomorrowland - Daybreak Sessions dance, dance music AAC+ 256 kbps
Radio Gompel 105,6 FM , Mol, be local radio MP3 128 kbps
Classic 21 80’s Hits 80's, pop MP3
Studio Brussel - Vuurland easy listening, melancholic AAC
Studio Brussel UNTZ dance, electronic AAC
Instrumentals Forever big band, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
RTBF Viva+ MP3
Radio Plus Gent 70s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Topradio TopBam hard techno, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Radio Utopia 107.9 - Baal, Be oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Panik alternative OGG
' t Is Vloms Affligem, be MP3 128 kbps
NRJ Belgique contemporary hits radio, dance AAC
Mixx FM Charleroi MP3 192 kbps
Studio Brussel Zware Gitaren hard rock, metal MP3
Lazer Hot Hits house, oldschool MP3 192 kbps
Goldies Radio oldies MP3 128 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen AAC
RGR FM 106.5Fm Heist op den Berg, Be MP3 128 kbps
BUZZ RADIO MP3 128 kbps
CityMusic aalst, local radio MP3 192 kbps
La Cible 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Radio Emotion (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Lehabs Radio afrobeats, dance MP3
CK Radio charleking, charleroi MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alma community radio, international AAC+ 112 kbps
Vrt Radio 2 Antwerpen -AAC AAC
Tipik à l'ancienne (RTBF) 2000s, hits 90's MP3
Radio Air Libre alternative OGG
BRUZZ MP3 128 kbps
Radio Opsinjoor MP3 128 kbps
Mooi Radio 106.6 FM Mechelen,be MP3 192 kbps
Radio Appolo, Wiekevorst, be oldies MP3 192 kbps
Opsinjoor Volksradio dutch, flemish MP3 192 kbps
Accent Radio MP3 192 kbps
Toptechno MP3 128 kbps
familieradio enjoy fm MP3 160 kbps
Radio Land Van Waas (Stream) all ages MP3 160 kbps
Radio Centraal 106.7FM avante-garde, community MP3 320 kbps
Komilfoo FM - 106.9 FM Aarschot adult contemporary, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pallieter Lier, Be MP3 192 kbps
radio centraal alternative, world music MP3 320 kbps
MOOYZO (MP3) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Quartz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Music Sambre 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Phare FM (FR) chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut rtbf MP3
ULTRASON MP3 192 kbps
Emotion MP3 192 kbps
Vibration.FM Be MP3 192 kbps
Radio Tamara 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
VRT Verkeer MP3
Oilsjt Mjoezik MP3 192 kbps
Chérie Belgique 64kbps, aac AAC
MooyZo MP3 192 kbps
RBS gold radio MP3 160 kbps
Radyo Gar MP3 128 kbps
PROS oldies MP3 128 kbps
Instrumentals forever (64kbp) big band, easy listening AAC 64 kbps
Radio 854 (US) MP3 128 kbps
Ajoin Music carnaval MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nova hollands, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
Radio Parkies - Meise, be MP3 128 kbps
RBS Radio easy listening, regional MP3 160 kbps
Radio Kamiel MP3 192 kbps
Goeiedag Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Parkies MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Herne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Belfort
Bosmuseum
Chapelle du vieux cimetière
Den Ast
Église des Dominicains
Egmontkamer
Étains "filés" et autres fer'art'ages
Gaasbeek Castle
Hall of Fame
Hertboommolen Museum
Hôpital Notre-Dame à la Rose — Le Couvent
Jardin Géologique & la Maison de la Biodiversité
Kéramis - Centre de la Céramique
La Cantine des Italiens
La Forge - Musée
Landbouwmuseum 'De Vedderboom'
Lapidarium de Braine-le-Château
Manneken-Pismuseum
Maquistory
Mijnwerkersmuseum
MiLL - Musée Ianchelevici
Mini Museum Mussenzele
Moulin banal
Moulin d'Aremberg
Musée d'anatomie et d'embryologie humaines Louis Deroubaix
Musée de l'orfèvrerie de la Communauté française de Belgique
Musée de la Médecine - Geneeskundemuseum
Musée de la pierre
Musée de la Porte
Musée du Rail
Musée du Vieux Nimy
Musée International de l'Aviation et de la Base Aérienne de Chièvres
Musée Marthe Donas
Museum van het Belgisch trekpaard
Petit moulin d'Aremberg
Plattelandscentrum Paddenbroek
Rozenmuseum
Stedelijk Museum 't Gasthuys
Stoomketelmuseum
Tramsite Schepdaal
WOII-verzetsmuseum De Patrijs '44

Libraries in Herne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives de la Ville et du CPAS de La Louvière0.0
BiblioLudothèque de Silly0.0
BiblioLudothèque de Silly0.0
BiblioLudothèque de Silly0.0
Bibliotheek Essenbeek0.0
Bibliotheek Geraardsbergen0.0
Bibliotheek Gooik0.0
Bibliotheek Haaltert0.0
Bibliotheek Haaltert0.0
Bibliotheek Halle0.0
Bibliotheek Merchtem0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuwerkerken0.0
Bibliotheek Ninove0.0
Bibliotheek Opwijk0.0
Bibliotheek Pepingen0.0
Bibliotheek Petrus Naghel0.0
Bibliotheek Roosdaal0.0
Bibliothèque Achille Chavée0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale André Canonne0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Houdeng-Gœgnies0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Strépy-Bracquegnies0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Tubize0.0
Bibliotheque communale libre de Masnuy Saint Jean0.0
Bibliothèque communale Louis Scutenaire0.0
Bibliothèque d'Arquennes0.0
Bibliothèque de Braine-le-Comte0.0
Bibliothèque de Clabecq0.0
Bibliothèque de Rebecq0.0
Bibliothèque de Thieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Virginal0.0
Bibliothèque des sciences de la santé0.0
Bibliothèque du Gazomètre0.0
Bibliothèque libre de Sirault0.0
Bibliothèque Petit-Enghien0.0
Centre de Lecture publique de Brugelette ASBL0.0
De Bospoort0.0
De Bron0.0
de Wolfsput0.0
Espace Philomène0.0
La Régence0.0
Landhuis de Viron0.0
Library0.0
Openbare bibliotheek0.0
Openbare bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Denderhoutem0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Filiaal Erembodegem0.0
Openbare Boekerij0.0
POB - Zellik0.0
POB Asse-Centrum0.0
Publieke Openbare Bibliotheek Lierde0.0
SHAPE Library0.0
Stadsbibliotheek Aalst0.0
Stadsbibliotheek Aalst - ter linden0.0

Farmers Markets in Herne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boerenmarkt Kester
Le jardin des saveurs
Local farmers' market
Marché de Braine-Le-Château
Marché de Ghlin
Markt van Huizingen
Place d'Ollignies

Restaurants in Herne

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar10M
D' eetplosj
De Coupee

Cafes in Herne

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Choconelly
De Coupee

Veterinaries in Herne

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Demel JP
Yves Nerinckx

Banks in Herne

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belfius

Breweries in Herne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4PAJOT
Affligem Brouwerij BDS
Ambreus
Angerik
bière à la ferme
Brasserie de Silly
Brasserie Saint-Feuillien
Brouwerij Aaigem
Brouwerij Boon
Brouwerij De Rijck
Brouwerij De Ryck
Brouwerij Eylenbosch
Brouwerij Eylenbosch
Brouwerij Gemeldorp
Brouwerij Kestemont
Brouwerij Timmermans
Brute - Brasserie du Val de Dendre
Café-brouwerij Den Herberg
De Glazentoren
De Troch
Distilleerderij De Cort
Geuzestekerij De Cam
Girardin
Het Boerenerf
HUB Brewers
Inova Brewery
La Brasserie de Tubize
Les Brasseries de l'Amitié
Mort Subite
Mort Subite
SAKO Brewery - Bogaerden
Vrijstaat Vanmol

Stadiums & Teams in Herne

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Ski Resorts Near Herne

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SnowWorld Antwerpen 0.0 $0

Airports Near Herne

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)ANRMedium Airport
Beauvechain Air BaseMedium Airport
Chièvres Air BaseMedium Airport
Florennes Air BaseMedium Airport
Valenciennes-Denain AirfieldMedium Airport
Woensdrecht Air BaseWOEMedium Airport
Amougies AirfieldSmall Airport
Ath/Isieres AirfieldSmall Airport
Axel GlidersiteSmall Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Brasschaat AirfieldSmall Airport
Buzet AerodromeSmall Airport
Cerfontaine AirfieldSmall Airport
Grimbergen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoevenen AirfieldSmall Airport
La Flamengrie ULMSmall Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes AirfieldSmall Airport
Maubray AirfieldSmall Airport
Melsbroek Air BaseSmall Airport
Namur-Suarlée AirfieldSmall Airport
Oostmalle AirfieldOBLSmall Airport
Overboelare AirfieldSmall Airport
Pont toussaint AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Ghislain AirfieldSmall Airport
Ursel Air BaseSmall Airport
Verrebroek Private AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Herne

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
bpost

Treatment Centers in Herne

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CAR De Hert
Centrum voor Ambulante Revalidatie, Land van Halle en Asse
Stop Smoking Laser

Churches & Religious Organizations in Herne

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ave Maria
Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
1540

🇧🇪 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 Herne

What is the population of Herne?

Herne has a population of 6,459 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 548 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Herne?

Herne 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 41.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

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