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Weather & Climate in Nijlen, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nijlen 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 23 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 | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1610°N, 4.6701°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
255 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 | 79 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 85 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) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Nijlen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.9").