Weather & Climate in Forges, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Forges experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 40.2 sq mi (104.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0257°N, 4.3277°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
86 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 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 59 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 23 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 70 km | 4 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 1 km NW of Hulsberg, Netherlands | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | Belgium | M3.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2001 | 0 km WNW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 1 km ENE of Klimmen, Netherlands | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 1 km NNE of La Calamine, Belgium | M3.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 0 km NNE of Valkenburg, Netherlands | M3.2 | 142 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 (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Forges has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.4").