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Weather & Climate in Virelles, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Virelles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 40.2 sq mi (104.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.0639°N, 4.3351°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 56 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 20 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 65 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2002 | 2 km NNE of Aachen, Germany | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | Belgium | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 1 km NW of Hulsberg, Netherlands | M3.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 2000 | 1 km ENE of Klimmen, Netherlands | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2001 | 0 km WNW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 1 km NNE of La Calamine, Belgium | M3.3 | 140 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 (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Virelles has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.4").