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Weather & Climate in Machelen, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Machelen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9106°N, 4.4417°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 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 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 128 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 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 100 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 | 32 km | 4 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 79 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 (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Machelen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.0").