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Weather & Climate in Essen, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Essen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4679°N, 4.4690°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
205 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 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 93 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 107 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) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Essen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.9").