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Leernes, Belgium

Wallonia · Belgium

Leernes is a small town in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 3,414. Elevation: 466 ft (142 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,414 Population 612/sq mi density
466 ft Elevation 142 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
40.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Leernes

Leernes


Leernes is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Fontaine-l'Évêque, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

People

Population3,414
Density612/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Population3,414
Population Density612 / sq mi
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Coordinates50.3981°, 4.3324°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceWallonia
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.9 inches (1,040 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (16 cm)

About Leernes

Leernes is a small town in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 3,414. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet (142 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Leernes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below Belgium avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density612/sq mi
Coordinates50.3981°N, 4.3324°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 133 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 136 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 115 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 127 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 32 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 24 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 141 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 116 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 100 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 30 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 132 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 31 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 118 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 134 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 120 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 134 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 82 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 115 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 119 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Leernes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Leernes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Écoles communales de Leernes - - - -
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Radio Stations near Leernes

55 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MNM pop, vrt MP3
Studio Brussel alternative, pop MP3
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
Joe - Top 2000 - MP3 128 kbps
Top Radio Dance dance, dj mixes MP3 192 kbps
Classic 21 80's New Wave 80's, new wave MP3
Nostalgie Belgique 64kbps, aac AAC
Kiosk Radio independent, music AAC 192 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Bruxelles rtbf MP3
Radio Campus Bruxelles 92.1 jazz AAC 64 kbps
Nostalgie + (Belgique) 60s, 64kbps AAC
VRT Radio 1 Classics classic rock, vrt MP3
NRJ+ (Belgique) 00s, 64kbps AAC
Tomorrowland - Daybreak Sessions dance, dance music AAC+ 256 kbps
RGR Classic Hits golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Classic 21 80’s Hits 80's, pop MP3
Studio Brussel UNTZ dance, electronic AAC
Studio Brussel - Vuurland easy listening, melancholic AAC
Melinda FM hits, pop MP3 192 kbps
RTBF Viva+ - MP3
Lazer Hot Hits house, oldschool MP3 192 kbps
Radio Panik alternative OGG
Mixx FM Charleroi - MP3 192 kbps
NRJ Belgique contemporary hits radio, dance AAC
Studio Brussel Zware Gitaren hard rock, metal MP3
Tipik à l'ancienne (RTBF) 2000s, hits 90's MP3
Radio Emotion (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Nostalgie New Wave new wave, no ads AAC
Lehabs Radio afrobeats, dance MP3
BRUZZ - MP3 128 kbps
La Cible 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Radio Air Libre alternative OGG
BUZZ RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alma community radio, international AAC+ 112 kbps
CK Radio charleking, charleroi MP3 128 kbps
Mélodie FM - MP3 160 kbps
Radyo Gar - MP3 128 kbps
MOOYZO (MP3) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Quartz - MP3 128 kbps
MooyZo - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Music Sambre 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Chérie Belgique 64kbps, aac AAC
Vibration.FM Be - MP3 192 kbps
Phare FM (FR) chrétien MP3 128 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Hainaut rtbf MP3
VRT Verkeer - MP3
AFN 360 Benelux pop, rock MP3 96 kbps
ULTRASON - MP3 192 kbps
Emotion - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Tamara 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Leernes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
B721 - Trieux du Cheneau
BPS22
Centre de la Gravure et de l'Image Imprimée
Centre Permanent d'Etude de la Nature (CPEN)
Écomusée de la Batellerie
Écomusée du Bois-du-Luc
Église des Dominicains
Espace 8 Août 1956
Espace Nature
Étains "filés" et autres fer'art'ages
Ferme du Caillou
Kéramis - Centre de la Céramique
L'Horloge Astronomique
La Cantine des Italiens
La Touraille (Musée des outils anciens)
Le Bois du Cazier
Ligny 1815
Maison de l'Imprimerie
Maison de la Poterie
MiLL - Musée Ianchelevici
Mumask
Musée Alexandre-Louis Martin
Musee Communal
Musée de l'Industrie
Musée de l'orfèvrerie de la Communauté française de Belgique
Musée de la mine d'Aldino Soloperto
Musée de la Mine et du Développement Durable
Musée de la photographie
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Charleroi
Musée des chasseurs à pieds
Musée des Sciences de Parenville (ULB)
Musée du gazomètre
Musée du miel
Musée du Tram Vicinal
Musée du Verre
Musée Gallo-Romain et Centre d’Interprétation de la Chaussée Romaine
Musée Royal de Mariemont
Prieuré de Montaigu
Reconstitution de galerie de mine
Remise à locomotives
Rodava — Musée de la vie rèvoise
Tour Salamandre

Libraries in Leernes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives de la Ville et du CPAS de La Louvière0.0
Au Bon Choix0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliotheque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Achille Chavée0.0
Bibliothèque Arthur Rimbaud (section adulte)0.0
Bibliothèque Arthur Rimbaud (section jeunesse)0.0
Bibliothéque Charleroi0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale André Canonne0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Haine-Saint-Pierre0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Houdeng-Gœgnies0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Binche0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Fontaine-l'Évêque0.0
BIbliothèque communale de Leval0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Strépy-Bracquegnies0.0
Bibliothèque communale Henri Lequeux0.0
Bibliothèque communale Jules Destrée0.0
Bibliothèque d'Arquennes0.0
Bibliothèque d'Obaix0.0
Bibliothèque de Braine-le-Comte0.0
Bibliothèque de Couillet0.0
Bibliothèque de Goutroux0.0
Bibliothèque de Jamioulx0.0
Bibliothèque de Nivelles0.0
Bibliothèque de Péronnes-Village0.0
Bibliothèque de Ransart0.0
Bibliothèque de Roux0.0
Bibliothèque de Thieu0.0
Bibliothèque de Virginal0.0
Bibliothèque du Gazomètre0.0
Bibliothèque du Musée de la Photographie0.0
Bibliothèque du T'chapitre0.0
Bibliothèque langlois - section jeunesse0.0
Bibliothèque Langlois - UT - section adulte0.0
Espace Philomène0.0
Folix officinalis0.0
L'Écrivain public0.0
L'Entre-lignes0.0
La Bonne Source0.0
La Marche aux Livres0.0
Le rayon0.0
Médiathèque0.0
PointCulture0.0

Farmers Markets in Leernes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Back to Vrac
La ferme du Warchais
Marché
Marché
Marché de Binche
Marché de Chatelineau
Marché de Chatelineau
Marché de Leval
Marché de Péronnes-Sainte-Marguerite
Marché de Ressaix
Marché de Thy-le-Château
Marché vespéral
Marché vespéral
Place d'Armes
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Square des Nations Unies

Train Stations in Leernes

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leernes
Paradis

Breweries in Leernes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Belga Beer
Brasserie "La Binchoise"
Brasserie Brootcoorens "Angelus"
Brasserie de Silenrieux
Brasserie des Beaux Jours
Brasserie du Val de Sambre
Brasserie du Val de Sambre
Brasserie Jordan Philippe
Brasserie Jordan Philippe
Brasserie Saint-Feuillien
Cercle Saint-Germain
I n'y a qu'un bourg
La Binchoise
La Fraternelle
Le Rustique
Les Brasseries de l'Amitié
Unibière
Villa Fazzi's

Stadiums & Teams in Leernes

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Airports Near Leernes

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Beauvechain Air Base-Medium Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield-Medium Airport
Chièvres Air Base-Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base-Medium Airport
Ath/Isieres Airfield-Small Airport
Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Buzet Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cerfontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Goetsenhoven Airfield-Small Airport
Grimbergen Airfield-Small Airport
La Flamengrie ULM-Small Airport
Maillen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield-Small Airport
Melsbroek Air Base-Small Airport
Namur-Suarlée Airfield-Small Airport
Overboelare Airfield-Small Airport
Pont toussaint Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Ghislain Airfield-Small Airport
Schaffen Airfield-Small Airport
Sédan Douzy Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Leernes

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Médecine Spécialisée de Courcelles
Centre de médecine spécialisée de Fontaine

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leernes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Martin

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Elevation
148 m (486 ft)
Area
28.4 km² (11.0 mi²)
Postal Code
6140
Mayor
Gianni Galluzzo
Website
villedefontaine.be
Twinned With
Lillers

🇧🇪 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 Leernes

What is the population of Leernes?

Leernes has a population of 3,414 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 612 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Leernes?

Leernes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

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