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Weather & Climate in Buissenal, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buissenal 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 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6648°N, 3.6561°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 26 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 63 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 65 km | 4 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1991 | 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium | M3.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 28 km | 4 km |
| Nov 10, 2001 | 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium | M3.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 50 km | 4 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 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) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Buissenal has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").