Waterloo, Belgium

Full City Profile

29,778 Population 2,683/sq mi density

390 ft Elevation 119 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Waterloo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	390 ft (119 m)
Area	11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²)
Population Density	2,683/sq mi
Coordinates	50.7147°N, 4.3991°W
Timezone	Europe/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 6.5"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

174 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	110 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	121 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	93 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	44 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	116 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	59 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	98 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	130 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	100 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	65 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	103 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	111 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	105 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	16 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	112 km
Sep 11, 1999	1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands	M3.7	129 km
Apr 13, 1992	0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands	M3.7	113 km
Jun 23, 2001	0 km E of Berg, Netherlands	M3.6	99 km
Mar 7, 2001	2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands	M3.6	104 km
Apr 19, 1990	0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium	M3.6	75 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (184 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	184 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.7 in
February	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
June	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.5 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.4 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.7 in
November	44°F (6°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
December	39°F (4°C)	3.0 in

Waterloo has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.1").

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