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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. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 40.2 sq mi (104.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0257°N, 4.3277°W |
| 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").