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Weather & Climate in Ghlin, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ghlin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,085/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4731°N, 3.9029°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 1 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 35 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands | M3.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 1 km ENE of Klimmen, Netherlands | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | Belgium | M3.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2001 | 0 km WNW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 1 km NW of Hulsberg, Netherlands | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Ghlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.1").