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Vorst, Belgium

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6,824 Population 999/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Vorst 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 Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density999/sq mi
Coordinates51.0803°N, 5.0200°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

343 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 55 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 79 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 44 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 103 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 80 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 140 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 97 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 114 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 115 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 56 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 93 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 118 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 88 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 67 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 62 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 56 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 59 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 65 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 61 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in

Vorst has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (2.0").

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