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Weather & Climate in Hour, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hour experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1613°N, 5.0388°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
201 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 | 123 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 88 km | 20 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 62 km | 18 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 62 km | 4 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 120 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 (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Hour has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.5").