Weather & Climate in Puurs, Belgium

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Puurs 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. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density3,004/sq mi
Coordinates51.0741°N, 4.2884°E
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

165 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 106 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 94 km 10 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 71 km 20 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 128 km 10 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 138 km 6 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 97 km 18 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 105 km 10 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 141 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 125 km 10 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 105 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 113 km 10 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 107 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 53 km 4 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 113 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 115 km 10 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 M3.7 112 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 108 km 10 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 97 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Puurs has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (2.0").

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