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Herselt, Belgium

Flanders · Belgium

Herselt is a small city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 13,493. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,493 Population 685/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
42.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Herselt

Herselt

Herselt is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Herselt proper, Ramsel, Blauberg, Bergom and Varenwinkel. In 2021, Herselt had a total population of 14,649. The total area is 52.32 km2.

People

Population13,493
Density685/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population13,493
Population Density685 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates51.0516°, 4.8823°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceFlanders
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation42.1 inches (1,070 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)

About Herselt

Herselt is a small city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 13,493. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Herselt

Herselt has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Dec (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.1°C / 39°F 2° / 6.2° 0.0
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F 2.2° / 7.6° 0.0
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 5.8° / 15.3° 0.0
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.9° / 18.3° 0.0
Jun 16.7°C / 62°F 12.1° / 21.3° 0.0
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 14.1° / 23.5° 0.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13.9° / 22.6° 0.0
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 11° / 19.4° 0.0
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 8.7° / 15.1° 0.0
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 4.8° / 9.6° 0.0
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.9° / 6.1° 0.0
Herselt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Belgium avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area19.7 sq mi (51.0 km²)
Population Density685/sq mi
Coordinates51.0516°N, 4.8823°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 65 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 53 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 87 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 88 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 148 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 93 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 106 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 106 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 125 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 101 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 64 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 111 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 92 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 72 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 75 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 66 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 72 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 51 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 79 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Herselt has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Herselt

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vrije Basisschool Varenwinkel - - - -
Basisschool De Letterboom - - - -
Basisschool de Graankorrel - - - -
Basisschool de Graankorrel - - - -
Vrije basisschool "Ter Veste" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Herselt

84 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Qmusic (NL) - MP3 96 kbps
Nostalgie Vlaanderen 70's, 80's MP3 192 kbps
VRT Radio 1 news, pop MP3
Willy rock AAC+ 95 kbps
Bel RTL généraliste MP3 192 kbps
VRT NWS nieuws MP3
RTBF Classic 21 pop, rock MP3
Tipik alternative pop, chansons françaises MP3
Joe - Top 2000 - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Minerva - MP3 128 kbps
Willy Class X rock AAC+ 95 kbps
Classic 21 80's New Wave 80's, new wave MP3
VRT Radio 1 (low) news, vrt MP3
C-Dance RETRO (NL) dance, house MP3 192 kbps
Nostalgie + (Belgique) 60s, 64kbps AAC
Radio Gompel 105,6 FM , Mol, be local radio MP3 128 kbps
NRJ+ (Belgique) 00s, 64kbps AAC
Melinda FM hits, pop MP3 192 kbps
VRT Radio 2 Antwerpen - AAC - AAC
Classic 21 80’s Hits 80's, pop MP3
Belgian Dance Radio - MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - 90's rock MP3
RTBF Classic 21 - Metal (FR) - MP3
RGR Classic Hits golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
NRJ Belgique contemporary hits radio, dance AAC
Radio Utopia 107.9 - Baal, Be oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Paloma Poppel,be - MP3 320 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - Live live MP3
RTBF Classic 21 - 80's 80s, rtbf MP3
Radio Christina 106.1 FM - Heist o/d Berg , Be hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - 70's 70s, rtbf MP3
Zoe FM golden oldies, goldies AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Eagle - MP3 128 kbps
Studio Grensstad - MP3 320 kbps
NRJ België hits, top 40 MP3 192 kbps
Willy - aac aac, rock AAC+ 96 kbps
De Jukebox - MP3 192 kbps
c-dance retro 90 MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - Soul Power rtbf, soul MP3
Nostalgie New Wave new wave, no ads AAC
RTBF Classic 21 - Underground underground MP3
Vrt Radio 2 Antwerpen -AAC - AAC
RGR FM 106.5Fm Heist op den Berg, Be - MP3 128 kbps
Trendy FM - MP3 128 kbps
W-LLM The Void (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Lehabs Radio afrobeats, dance MP3
BNL alternative, culture MP3 192 kbps
Frequence Eghezee variety AAC 128 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - Metal metal, rtbf MP3
RTBF Classic 21 - 70's (DE) classic rock MP3
VRT Radio 1 - De LageLandenLijst folk MP3
Radyo Gar - MP3 128 kbps
Chérie Belgique 64kbps, aac AAC
RTBF Classic 21 - 60's 60s, rtbf MP3
VRT Verkeer - MP3
stadradio Tienen pop music MP3 192 kbps
De Goeie Ouwe Tijd - MP3 128 kbps
Mooi Radio 106.6 FM Mechelen,be - MP3 192 kbps
Radio BaHeNa - Baarle-Hertog, Be - MP3 192 kbps
AFN 360 Benelux pop, rock MP3 96 kbps
Radio Valencia 105 FM - Meer, Be - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Halloo (NL) - MP3 192 kbps
Lokale Omroep Goirle Radio (NL) local news, local radio MP3
Wonderjaren streaming radio (NL) 80s, 90s AAC 128 kbps
Omroep Tilburg New (NL) - MP3
Radio Reflex - MP3 192 kbps
radio centraal alternative, world music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Appolo, Wiekevorst, be oldies MP3 192 kbps
Radio Pallieter Lier, Be - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Centraal 106.7FM avante-garde, community MP3 320 kbps
Radio Appolo news, various music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Apollo - MP3 192 kbps
We Are Various - MP3
Radio Benelux Beringen, be - MP3 192 kbps
Magic Radio Herentals adult contemporary, oldies MP3 320 kbps
GothVille Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Omroep Neteland variety MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eileen (NL) - OGG
DAX FM RADIO 80's, 90's MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - Route 66 country, rtbf MP3
Radio Opsinjoor - MP3 128 kbps
Komilfoo FM - 106.9 FM Aarschot adult contemporary, oldies MP3 128 kbps
RTBF Classic 21 - Reggae reggae, roots reggae MP3
Opsinjoor Volksradio dutch, flemish MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Herselt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Center Hugo Voeten
Bakkerijmuseum
Bosmuseum Gerhagen
Brabants Radiomuseum
Da Vinci Museum
Damiaanmuseum
de Bijl
Draaiorgelmuseum
Gasthuismuseum
Geboortehuis St-Jan Berchmans
Geels Brouwerijmuseum
HABK Rotselaar
Heem- en Radiomuseum 'Die Swane'
Heemmuseum
Heemmuseum De Botermolen
Het Huis van het Belgisch-Franse Verzet
Het Toreke
Het Toreke
Hidrodoe Pidpa
Historisch draaiorgelmuseum
Huize Ernest Claes
Kasteel Le Paige
Klompenmuseum
Kunstlocatie Würth
Lindepaviljoen
LOMAK
Longhorn Saloon
M-Museum
Museum '44
Museum 3de Regiment Lansiers
Museum Slag Der Zilveren Helmen
Museum voor Dierkunde
Museum voor Religieuze Kunst
Olens Radiomuseum
Oud-gemeentehuis
Parcum
Pegasus museum
Rode Kruis Museum
Scouts- en Gidsenmuseum
Spoelberchmuseum
Stadsmuseum De Hofstadt
Stedelijk Museum
Streekmuseum De Reinvoart
Streekmuseum Zuiderkempen
Tabloo
Ter Speelbergen
Trabant Museum
Treinmuseum
VZW Briljante Kempen
Watermolen de Beekjuffer

Libraries in Herselt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bib Olen0.0
Bibliotheek - Oostmalle0.0
Bibliotheek Bekkevoort0.0
Bibliotheek Berlaar0.0
Bibliotheek de Mena0.0
Bibliotheek Dessel0.0
Bibliotheek Diest0.0
Bibliotheek Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfswetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Geetbets0.0
Bibliotheek Haasrode0.0
Bibliotheek Halen0.0
Bibliotheek Halle0.0
Bibliotheek Herent0.0
Bibliotheek Holsbeek0.0
Bibliotheek Hulshout0.0
Bibliotheek Jezuietenhuis0.0
Bibliotheek Kasterlee0.0
Bibliotheek Kessel-Lo0.0
Bibliotheek Kortenaken0.0
Bibliotheek Laakdal0.0
Bibliotheek Lichtaart0.0
Bibliotheek Linter0.0
Bibliotheek Malle0.0
Bibliotheek Meerhout0.0
Bibliotheek Mol0.0
Bibliotheek Nijlen0.0
Bibliotheek Retie0.0
Bibliotheek Roosenberg0.0
Bibliotheek Scherpenheuvel-Zichem0.0
Bibliotheek Sociale Wetenschappen0.0
Bibliotheek Tessenderlo0.0
Bibliotheek Zoutleeuw0.0
de Bib0.0
de Bib Leuven Heverlee0.0
de Bib Leuven Tweebronnen0.0
De Maere0.0
E BIB0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Glabbeek0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Lille0.0
Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Poederlee0.0
Hagelands Historisch Documentatiecentrum0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek & Stadsarchief0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Heist-op-den-Berg0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Lubbeek0.0
Public Library0.0
Rijksarchief Leuven0.0
Stadsarchief Leuven0.0
Stadsbibliotheek0.0
Stedelijke Openbare Bibliotheek0.0
Stripbib0.0
The Hive0.0
Uitleenpost0.0
Uitleenpost Noorderwijk0.0
Universiteitsbibliotheek0.0
Wobbeltje0.0

Farmers Markets in Herselt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
De Vrije Met
L.E. van Arenbergplein
Weekmarkt Kessel-lo

Restaurants in Herselt

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

‘t Looze Vissertje
Den Haan
Golden Shatin

Cafes in Herselt

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

De Mixx eetcafe
Mie Maan

Veterinaries in Herselt

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dierenartsenpraktijk Snepkens

Gas Stations in Herselt

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E10 Station
Esso Express

Banks in Herselt

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Argenta
AXA
BNP Paribas Fortis
KBC

Breweries in Herselt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
't Hofbrouwerijke
Adept
Braxatorium Parcensis
Brewhouse Karbo
Brouwerij Anders! NV
Brouwerij De Schuur
Brouwerij De Swerte Arend
Brouwerij Engilsen
Brouwerij Leysen
Brouwerij van Vissenaken
Brouwerij Westmalle
City Brewery
Craywinckelhof
De Vlier
Florik
Hof ten Dormaal
Micro-Brouwerij Rockbrouwers
Molse Bier- en Wijngilde - VAW Mol
Pirlot

Stadiums & Teams in Herselt

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Herselt

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snow Valley Peer Ski & Snowboardcentre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
SnowWorld Antwerpen 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Herselt

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Eindhoven AirportEINLarge Airport
Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)ANRMedium Airport
Beauvechain Air Base-Medium Airport
Gilze Rijen Air BaseGLZMedium Airport
Kempen Airport Budel-Medium Airport
Kleine Brogel Air Base-Medium Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium Airport
Woensdrecht Air BaseWOEMedium Airport
Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield-Small Airport
Brasschaat Airfield-Small Airport
Breda International Airport-Small Airport
Buzet Aerodrome-Small Airport
Genk Zwartberg Airfield-Small Airport
Goetsenhoven Airfield-Small Airport
Grimbergen Airfield-Small Airport
Hoevenen Airfield-Small Airport
Kiewit Airfield Hasselt-Small Airport
Leopoldsburg Airfield-Small Airport
Maillen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Melsbroek Air Base-Small Airport
Namur-Suarlée Airfield-Small Airport
Nistelrode Glidersite-Small Airport
Oostmalle AirfieldOBLSmall Airport
Schaffen Airfield-Small Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield-Small Airport
Verrebroek Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Weelde Air Base-Small Airport
Zutendaal Air Base-Small Airport

Post Offices in Herselt

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postkantoor Herselt

Treatment Centers in Herselt

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centra voor Ambulante Revalidatie Laakdal
dr tinne peeters
PVT Andreas campus Lubbeek
Revalidatiecentrum Pulderbos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Herselt

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Onbevlekt Ontvangenkerk
Sint-Servatiuskerk

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 Herselt

What is the population of Herselt?

Herselt has a population of 13,493 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 685 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Herselt?

Herselt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

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