Opitter, Belgium

Full City Profile

2,543 Population 266/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Opitter 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 46.3 inches. The area receives 8.1 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	9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Population Density	266/sq mi
Coordinates	51.1171°N, 5.6475°W
Timezone	Europe/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"

22% above US avg

Snowfall 8.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

420 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	11 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	11 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	41 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	137 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	141 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	49 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	102 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	68 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	143 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	76 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	145 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	26 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	58 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	147 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	76 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	36 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	93 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	20 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	35 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	12 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (135 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	135 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
April	47°F (9°C)	1.9 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
July	65°F (19°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.4 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in

Opitter has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").

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