Herne, Belgium

Full City Profile

6,459 Population 548/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

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.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.3°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	141 ft (43 m)
Area	11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density	548/sq mi
Coordinates	50.7242°N, 4.0348°W
Timezone	Europe/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"

8% above US 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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