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Weather & Climate in Maasmechelen, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maasmechelen 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 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 128 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 | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9655°N, 5.6945°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
422 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 | 22 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 30 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 83 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 19 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 (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in |
Maasmechelen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").