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Weather & Climate in Mater, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,829/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8432°N, 3.6626°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 43 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 68 km | 4 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | Belgium | M3.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Aug 10, 1991 | 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium | M3.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2001 | 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium | M3.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 47 km | 4 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 122 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Mater has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").