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Weather & Climate in Vurste, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vurste experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9432°N, 3.6831°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 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 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 53 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 89 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 72 km | 4 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium | M3.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Ophoven, Belgium | M3.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | Belgium | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 3 km E of Molenbeersel, Belgium | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Ophoven, Belgium | M3.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Nov 10, 2001 | 3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium | M3.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Vurste has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").