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Weather & Climate in Nivelles, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nivelles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5983°N, 4.3285°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 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 | 120 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 33 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 45 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 18 km | 4 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands | M3.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 79 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 (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Nivelles has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.1").