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Weather & Climate in Héron, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Héron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5473°N, 5.0977°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
231 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 | 83 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 80 km | 17 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 85 km | 20 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 38 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 122 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 (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Héron has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.2").