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Weather & Climate in Wortel, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wortel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3983°N, 4.7946°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
311 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 | 75 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 59 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 (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Wortel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.9").