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Weather & Climate in Merchtem, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Merchtem 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 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9513°N, 4.2320°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
160 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 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 57 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 83 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 43 km | 4 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Merchtem has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (2.0").