Weather & Climate in Piétrain, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piétrain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7253°N, 4.9203°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
240 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 | 78 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 85 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 77 km | 20 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 78 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 26 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 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 (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Piétrain has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.9").