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Weather & Climate in Lens, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lens 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 210 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 | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,072/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5570°N, 3.8995°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 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 | 149 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 8 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 43 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 49 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | Belgium | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Ophoven, Belgium | M3.4 | 148 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) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°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) | 2.9 in |
Lens has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.1").