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Weather & Climate in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Louvain-la-Neuve experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (33.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6683°N, 4.6144°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 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 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 54 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 5 km | 4 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 59 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 (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Louvain-la-Neuve has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.1").