Machelen, Belgium

Full City Profile

12,252 Population 5,236/sq mi density

98 ft Elevation 30 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Machelen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	98 ft (30 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density	5,236/sq mi
Coordinates	50.9106°N, 4.4417°W
Timezone	Europe/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 5.9"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 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	99 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	117 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	85 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	61 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	114 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	140 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	80 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	93 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	128 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	106 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	87 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	100 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	100 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	32 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	104 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	102 km
Sep 11, 1999	1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands	M3.7	111 km
Apr 13, 1992	0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands	M3.7	103 km
Jun 23, 2001	0 km E of Berg, Netherlands	M3.6	95 km
Apr 19, 1990	0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium	M3.6	79 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (189 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	189 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	2.6 in
February	39°F (4°C)	2.0 in	Coldest, Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
July	66°F (19°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.4 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
December	40°F (5°C)	2.9 in

Machelen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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