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Weather & Climate in Aalst, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aalst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 30.4 sq mi (78.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9360°N, 4.0355°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
135 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 13, 1992 | 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium | M5.4 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 51 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands | M3.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Aalst has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.0").