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Virton, Belgium

Wallonia · Belgium

Virton is a small city in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 11,259. Elevation: 741 ft (226 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,259 Population 1,706/sq mi density
741 ft Elevation 226 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
51.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Virton

Virton

Virton is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Luxembourg, Belgium. It is also the administrative centre of the district (arrondissement) of the same name, as well as the principal town of the small region of Belgian Lorraine known as the Gaume, famous for its microclimate.

People

Population11,259
Density1,706/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Population11,259
Population Density1,706 / sq mi
Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Coordinates49.5682°, 5.5326°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceWallonia
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation51.4 inches (1,306 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)

About Virton

Virton is a small city in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 11,259. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet (226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Virton

Virton has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.5°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 921 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.3°C / 34°F -6.8° / 9.6° 83.6
Feb 3.9°C / 39°F -4.9° / 13.3° 71.1
Mar 5.7°C / 42°F -3.2° / 17.2° 75.1
Apr 8.3°C / 47°F -3.2° / 20.1° 53.2
May 12.3°C / 54°F 1.4° / 22.9° 76.1
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 6.4° / 29.8° 84.5
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 8.9° / 33.2° 66.3
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 9.2° / 31.7° 58.3
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 4.6° / 29.6° 72.0
Oct 11°C / 52°F 1.9° / 21.4° 106.7
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F -3.7° / 14.4° 79.1
Dec 2.9°C / 37°F -5.5° / 12.2° 94.7
Virton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below Belgium avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation741 ft (226 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²)
Population Density1,706/sq mi
Coordinates49.5682°N, 5.5326°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

719 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5.

Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 98 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 136 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 108 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 121 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 97 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 70 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 149 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 142 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 84 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 102 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 90 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 98 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 101 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 106 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 111 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 94 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 96 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 137 km
Aug 3, 1993 0 km WNW of Carling, France M3.8 96 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Virton has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 36°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Virton

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Promotion Sociale - - - -
Institut des Arts et Métiers de Pierrard - - - -
Athénée Royal Nestor Outer - - - -
Collège Notre-Dame du Bonlieu - - - -
École Les Sources - - - -
Institut de la Sainte-Famille - - - -
Athénée Royal Nestor Outer - - - -
ARNO - - - -
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Radio Stations near Virton

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg (LU) - AAC 6452 kbps
Eldoradio (LU) pop MP3 256 kbps
L'Essentiel Radio (LU) hits, pop MP3 192 kbps
Classics Radio (NL) dance, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
PINK pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Groovetime (LU) acid jazz, funk OGG
RTBF VivaCité Luxembourg rtbf MP3
Eldoradio (RU) - MP3 64 kbps
ELDORADIO - Chill Channel (LU) - MP3 256 kbps
ELDORADIO - Alternative Channel (LU) - MP3 256 kbps
Free Radio Luxembourg (LU) pop rock MP3 320 kbps
RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Virton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d'Art Contemporain du Luxembourg Belge
Collection Thiry
La Grange aux Arts
Musée 385th bomb group
Musée de la Fortification
Musée de la Vie Paysanne
Musée des émaux et faïences
Musée Gaumais
Musée lapidaire de Montauban
Musée militaire d'Arlon
Musée Minier & Métallurgique Musson-Halanzy
Musées de Latour
Ouvrage de Fermont

Libraries in Virton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
À Livre Ouvert0.0
Biblio'nef0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale d'Etalle0.0
Bibliothèque communale de la Ville de Chiny0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Léglise0.0
Bibliothèque de Gérouville0.0
Bibliothèque de Marbehan0.0
Bibliothèque Frédéric Kiesel0.0
Bibliothèque Maurice Bron0.0
Bibliothèque publique de Florenville0.0
Bibliothèque publique de la Commune de Habay0.0
Bilbio'nef0.0
Foyer Jeanne D'Arc / Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Maison de la Presse0.0
Maurice Bon0.0
Médiathèque Intercommunale0.0

Farmers Markets in Virton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle de Han

Hotels in Virton

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Restaurant La Vénerie

Restaurants in Virton

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L'Escalier
Le Franc Gourmet
Le Franklin
Le Funambule
Le Marmiton
O'Chalet
Prés Verts

Cafes in Virton

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Petit Barista

Cinemas in Virton

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ciné Patria

Monuments in Virton

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Notre-Dame du Bon-Lieu

Train Stations in Virton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Virton

Gas Stations in Virton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Q8

Banks in Virton

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belfius
BNP Paribas Fortis

Gyms in Virton

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JA 2000

Breweries in Virton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale de Rulles
Brasserie d'Orval
Brasserie des Trévires
Brasserie GenGoulf
Brasserie Gigi
Brasserie Héritage
Brasserie La Clochette
Brasserie MilleVertus
Brasserie Sainte-Hélène
La Rulles

Stadiums & Teams in Virton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Virton

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base-Medium Airport
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine AirportETZMedium Airport
Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield-Medium Airport
Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bar-le-Duc Airfield-Small Airport
Beauclair Airfield-Small Airport
Billy-sous-Mangiennes Airfield-Small Airport
Chambley airfield-Small Airport
Doncourt-lès-Conflans Airfield-Small Airport
Jehonville Air Base-Small Airport
La Bertaucourt Airfield-Small Airport
La Croix du Garçon Airfield-Small Airport
Longuyon Villette Airfield-Small Airport
Marville Montmédy Airfield-Small Airport
Micheville-Villerupt Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Air Base-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Airfield-Small Airport
Sédan Douzy Airfield-Small Airport
Servon-Melzicourt Airfield-Small Airport
Useldange Glider Field-Small Airport
Villerupt Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wiltz-Noertrange Airfield-Small Airport
Zoufftgen Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Virton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Laurent
Salle du Royaume

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Area
94.5 km² (36.5 mi²)
Postal Code
6761
Mayor
François Culot
Website
virton.be

🇧🇪 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 Virton

What is the population of Virton?

Virton has a population of 11,259 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 1,706 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Virton?

Virton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches, with 8.0 inches of snow.

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