Paal, Belgium

Full City Profile

11,935 Population 1,313/sq mi density

128 ft Elevation 39 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Paal 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.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.5°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	128 ft (39 m)
Area	9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density	1,313/sq mi
Coordinates	51.0399°N, 5.1723°W
Timezone	Europe/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 8.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

360 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	46 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	67 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	33 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	109 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	69 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	129 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	93 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	108 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	116 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	81 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	45 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	120 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	78 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	55 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	62 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	47 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	52 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	53 km
Sep 11, 1999	1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands	M3.7	69 km
Apr 13, 1992	0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands	M3.7	50 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (153 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	153 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in
February	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	65°F (19°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.7 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.1 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.0 in

Paal has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.1").

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