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Weather & Climate in Melsen, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melsen 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 72 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 | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 970/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9562°N, 3.6957°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 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 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 54 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 72 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | Belgium | M3.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Ophoven, Belgium | M3.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 3 km E of Molenbeersel, Belgium | M3.3 | 148 km | 10 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 | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°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) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Melsen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").