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Weather & Climate in Ranst, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ranst 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 39 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 | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,334/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1898°N, 4.5653°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
234 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 | 86 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 113 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 62 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 93 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 (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Ranst has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (2.0").