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Weather & Climate in Francorchamps, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Francorchamps experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,581 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Area | 38.0 sq mi (98.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4535°N, 5.9528°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
724 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 | 79 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 50 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 137 km | 6 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 131 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 71 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Francorchamps has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 34°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (3.1").