Weather & Climate in Houyet, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Houyet 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. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 427 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1862°N, 5.0076°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
195 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 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 103 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 | 85 km | 20 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 60 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 58 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 93 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Houyet has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.4").