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Weather & Climate in Brakel, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brakel 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 138 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 | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8010°N, 3.7626°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 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 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 37 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 72 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 60 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands | M3.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 1 km NW of Hulsberg, Netherlands | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Brakel 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 November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").