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Weather & Climate in Paal, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0399°N, 5.1723°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
360 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 | 46 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 67 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 93 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 62 km | 4 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 50 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 (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Paal has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.1").