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Werchter, Belgium
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Werchter is a small town in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 3,572. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Werchter
Werchter is a small village in Belgium which has been part of the municipality of Rotselaar since 1 January 1977. It is the site of Rock Werchter and the birthplace of the painters Cornelius Van Leemputten and Frans Van Leemputten. The origin of the Werchter's name is unknown, but is thought to be related to water.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,572 |
| Population Density | 429 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9731°, 4.7012° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8 inches (986 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.9 inches (15 cm) |
About Werchter
Werchter is a small town in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 3,572. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Werchter
Werchter has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Dec (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 854 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9731°N, 4.7012°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Werchter has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Werchter
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vrije Basisschool Wakkerzeel | - | - | - | - |
| GBS De Kameleon | - | - | - | - |
| De Vuurboom | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Werchter
109 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qmusic (NL) | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Nostalgie Vlaanderen | 70's, 80's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 1 | news, pop | MP3 | |
| MNM | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| Willy | rock | AAC+ 95 kbps | |
| De Tijdloze | alternative indie rock, metal | MP3 | |
| MNM Hits | pop, vrt | MP3 | |
| StuBru | - | MP3 | |
| Bel RTL | généraliste | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Klara Continuo | classical, vrt | MP3 | |
| VRT NWS | nieuws | MP3 | |
| Klara | classical, cultural | MP3 | |
| RTBF Classic 21 | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Tipik | alternative pop, chansons françaises | MP3 | |
| Joe - Top 2000 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Minerva | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Willy Class X | rock | AAC+ 95 kbps | |
| Top Radio Dance | dance, dj mixes | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Classic 21 80's New Wave | 80's, new wave | MP3 | |
| Nostalgie Extra (What a Feeling) | 192kbps, easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nostalgie Belgique | 64kbps, aac | AAC | |
| Kiosk Radio | independent, music | AAC 192 kbps | |
| RTBF VivaCité Bruxelles | rtbf | MP3 | |
| Radio Campus Bruxelles 92.1 | jazz | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Nostalgie + (Belgique) | 60s, 64kbps | AAC | |
| VRT Radio 1 Classics | classic rock, vrt | MP3 | |
| C-Dance RETRO (NL) | dance, house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 1 (low) | news, vrt | MP3 | |
| Tomorrowland - Daybreak Sessions | dance, dance music | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| NRJ+ (Belgique) | 00s, 64kbps | AAC | |
| Radio Gompel 105,6 FM , Mol, be | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studio Brussel - Vuurland | easy listening, melancholic | AAC | |
| Classic 21 80’s Hits | 80's, pop | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel UNTZ | dance, electronic | AAC | |
| Melinda FM | hits, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RGR Classic Hits | golden oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Belgian Dance Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 Antwerpen - AAC | - | AAC | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - 90's | rock | MP3 | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Metal (FR) | - | MP3 | |
| Studio Brussel Zware Gitaren | hard rock, metal | MP3 | |
| Lazer Hot Hits | house, oldschool | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NRJ Belgique | contemporary hits radio, dance | AAC | |
| Radio Panik | alternative | OGG | |
| Radio Utopia 107.9 - Baal, Be | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Christina 106.1 FM - Heist o/d Berg , Be | hot adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Paloma Poppel,be | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - 80's | 80s, rtbf | MP3 | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Live | live | MP3 | |
| Nostalgie New Wave | new wave, no ads | AAC | |
| Tipik à l'ancienne (RTBF) | 2000s, hits 90's | MP3 | |
| Radio Air Libre | alternative | OGG | |
| BRUZZ | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alma | community radio, international | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| Lehabs Radio | afrobeats, dance | MP3 | |
| BNL | alternative, culture | MP3 192 kbps | |
| W-LLM The Void (US) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Trendy FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RGR FM 106.5Fm Heist op den Berg, Be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vrt Radio 2 Antwerpen -AAC | - | AAC | |
| Radio Eagle | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NRJ België | hits, top 40 | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Willy - aac | aac, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| De Jukebox | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| c-dance retro | 90 | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Park FM | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Soul Power | rtbf, soul | MP3 | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Underground | underground | MP3 | |
| Zoe FM | golden oldies, goldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - 70's | 70s, rtbf | MP3 | |
| Studio Grensstad | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| AFN 360 Benelux | pop, rock | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ULTRASON | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Emotion | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Frequence Eghezee | variety | AAC 128 kbps | |
| stadradio Tienen | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vibration.FM Be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Tamara | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Verkeer | - | MP3 | |
| Chérie Belgique | 64kbps, aac | AAC | |
| Radyo Gar | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Parkies - Meise, be | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Parkies | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GothVille Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Opsinjoor Volksradio | dutch, flemish | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mooi Radio 106.6 FM Mechelen,be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Opsinjoor | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DAX FM RADIO | 80's, 90's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Apollo | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Appolo | news, various music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Centraal 106.7FM | avante-garde, community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Pallieter Lier, Be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio centraal | alternative, world music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Komilfoo FM - 106.9 FM Aarschot | adult contemporary, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Appolo, Wiekevorst, be | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| We Are Various | - | MP3 | |
| Magic Radio Herentals | adult contemporary, oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Reflex | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Neteland | variety | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Route 66 | country, rtbf | MP3 | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Reggae | reggae, roots reggae | MP3 | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - Metal | metal, rtbf | MP3 | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - 70's (DE) | classic rock | MP3 | |
| VRT Radio 1 - De LageLandenLijst | folk | MP3 | |
| RTBF Classic 21 - 60's | 60s, rtbf | MP3 | |
| De Goeie Ouwe Tijd | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BaHeNa - Baarle-Hertog, Be | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Valencia 105 FM - Meer, Be | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Werchter
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Grom | ||||
| 't Smiske | ||||
| AfricaMuseum | ||||
| Art Center Hugo Voeten | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum Fort 4 | ||||
| Brabants Radiomuseum | ||||
| CAPA | ||||
| Da Vinci Museum | ||||
| Damiaanmuseum | ||||
| De Beierij van IJse | ||||
| Draaiorgelmuseum | ||||
| Espace Muséal Toison D'or | ||||
| First Wing Historical Center | ||||
| Fondation Folon | ||||
| Fort van Duffel | ||||
| Guy Moerenhout - Abarth Works Museum | ||||
| HABK Rotselaar | ||||
| Heem- en Radiomuseum 'Die Swane' | ||||
| Heemmuseum De Botermolen | ||||
| Het Huis van het Belgisch-Franse Verzet | ||||
| Het Kunstuur | ||||
| Het Toreke | ||||
| Het Toreke | ||||
| Het Zotte Kunstkabinet | ||||
| Hidrodoe Pidpa | ||||
| Historisch draaiorgelmuseum | ||||
| Horlogeriemuseum | ||||
| IFA-museum voor Oost-Duitse wagens | ||||
| Joods Museum van Deportatie en Verzet | ||||
| Kasteel Le Paige | ||||
| Kazerne Dossin | ||||
| Lint Heemmuseum "Den Aker" | ||||
| Longhorn Saloon | ||||
| M-Museum | ||||
| Midzelen | ||||
| Musée Couvreur - Couvreur Museum | ||||
| Museum '44 | ||||
| Museum Het Gasthuis | ||||
| Museum Hof van Busleyden | ||||
| Museum Stampe & Vertongen | ||||
| Museum voor Dierkunde | ||||
| Natuurhistorisch Museum Boekenberg | ||||
| Olens Radiomuseum | ||||
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Leliëndaalkerk | ||||
| Paden van de Waaienberg | ||||
| Parcum | ||||
| Rode Kruis Museum | ||||
| Scouts- en Gidsenmuseum | ||||
| Speelgoedmuseum | ||||
| Spoelberchmuseum | ||||
| Squadra Abarth & Rally Collection | ||||
| Stadsmuseum Lier | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum | ||||
| Streekmuseum Zuiderkempen | ||||
| Technopolis | ||||
| Ter Speelbergen | ||||
| Trabant Museum | ||||
| Treinmuseum | ||||
| Volxmuseum | ||||
| VZW Briljante Kempen | ||||
| Witloofmuseum | ||||
| Zimmermuseum |
Libraries in Werchter
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIB Hoegaarden | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib Olen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib Vinci – Woluwe | 0.0 | |||||
| Bib WO | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Arena | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Berlaar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Bertem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Boechout | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Borsbeek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek de Mena | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Duffel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfswetenschappen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek filiaal Weerde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Haasrode | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Herent | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Holsbeek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hulshout | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Jezuietenhuis | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kessel-Lo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Nijlen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Roosenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sociale Wetenschappen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Steenokkerzeel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sterrebeek-Zaventem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Tervuren | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wommelgem | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale Will | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Jolis-Bois | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des sciences de la santé | 0.0 | |||||
| Colibrant | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bib Leuven Heverlee | 0.0 | |||||
| de Bib Leuven Tweebronnen | 0.0 | |||||
| De Lettertuin | 0.0 | |||||
| De Maere | 0.0 | |||||
| Den Blank | 0.0 | |||||
| E BIB | 0.0 | |||||
| HaBoBiB | 0.0 | |||||
| Hagelands Historisch Documentatiecentrum | 0.0 | |||||
| Het Predikheren | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoofdbibliotheek Zemst | 0.0 | |||||
| Les colibris | 0.0 | |||||
| Leyland | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek Heist-op-den-Berg | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Lubbeek | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Hove | 0.0 | |||||
| Rijksarchief Leuven | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadsarchief Leuven | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadsbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadsbibliotheek Te Couwelaarlei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stedelijke Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stripbib | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpost | 0.0 | |||||
| Uitleenpost Noorderwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Universiteitsbibliotheek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Werchter
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kleinhandelsmarkt | |||||
| L.E. van Arenbergplein | |||||
| Marché de Sainte-Alix - Markt Sint-Aleidis | |||||
| Marché de Sainte-Alix - Markt Sint-Aleidis | |||||
| Marché de Stockel - Markt Stokkel | |||||
| Marché de Stockel - Markt Stokkel | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Weekmarkt Kessel-lo | |||||
| Wekelijkse markt |
Restaurants in Werchter
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Werchter
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Werchter
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Werchter
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Werchter
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Hofbrouwerijke | ||||
| Adept | ||||
| Brasserie du Renard | ||||
| Braxatorium Parcensis | ||||
| Brouwerij Cloet | ||||
| Brouwerij De Kroon | ||||
| Brouwerij De Schuur | ||||
| Brouwerij De Swerte Arend | ||||
| Brouwerij Het Anker | ||||
| Brouwerij Leysen | ||||
| Brouwerij Sweynbeer | ||||
| Brouwerij Van Campenhout | ||||
| Brouwerij van Vissenaken | ||||
| City Brewery | ||||
| Craywinckelhof | ||||
| De Vlier | ||||
| Hof ten Dormaal | ||||
| Micro-Brouwerij Rockbrouwers | ||||
| t' Nieuwhuys |
Stadiums & Teams in Werchter
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Werchter
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SnowWorld Antwerpen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Werchter
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | Large Airport |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | Large Airport |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | Large Airport |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) | ANR | Medium Airport |
| Beauvechain Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Florennes Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Gilze Rijen Air Base | GLZ | Medium Airport |
| Liège Airport | LGG | Medium Airport |
| Woensdrecht Air Base | WOE | Medium Airport |
| Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brasschaat Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breda International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buzet Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Goetsenhoven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grimbergen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoevenen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kiewit Airfield Hasselt | - | Small Airport |
| Leopoldsburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maillen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maubeuge-Élesmes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melsbroek Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Namur-Suarlée Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oostmalle Airfield | OBL | Small Airport |
| Schaffen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verrebroek Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Weelde Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Werchter
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| PVT Andreas campus Lubbeek |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Werchter
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Meulderskapel | |
| Sint-Hubertuskerk | |
| Sint-Jan-de-Doperkerk |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Belgium
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What is the population of Werchter?
Werchter has a population of 3,572 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 429 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Werchter?
Werchter has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches, with 5.9 inches of snow.