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Weather & Climate in Dessel, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dessel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2386°N, 5.1145°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
357 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 | 49 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 79 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 80 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Dessel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").