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Weather & Climate in Merksplas, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Merksplas 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 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 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 | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3585°N, 4.8651°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
333 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 | 69 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 101 km | 17 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 88 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 77 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 (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Merksplas has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").