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Weather & Climate in La Hestre, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Hestre 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 548 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 | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4756°N, 4.2474°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 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 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 25 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 30 km | 18 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 29 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 27 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 (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
La Hestre has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.2").