Weather & Climate in Athus, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Athus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5648°N, 5.8374°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
819 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | Germany | M4.2 | 88 km | 1 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 76 km | 1 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 62 km | 2 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France | M3.9 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 73 km | 1 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 75 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 69 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 99 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Athus has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.2").