Climate of Belgium
Belgium is a small country located in Europe, it has a mostly continental climate, especially in the Belgian Ardennes. However the Belgian coast experiences an oceanic climate.
Weather records[change | change source]
The highest temperature ever recorded in Belgium was 41.8 °C (107.2 °F) on 25 July 2019 in Begijnendijk.[1]
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Belgium was −30.1 °C (−22.2 °F) on 20 January 1940 in Rochefort.[2]
The highest 24-hour precipitation sum recorded in Belgium was 179 millimeters on 14 July 2021 in Stavelot.[3]
The highest wind gust ever recorded in Belgium was 168 km/h (104 mph) on 25 January 1990 in Beauvechain.[4]
Highest temperatures measured in Belgium[change | change source]
| Temperature | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 41.8 °C (107.2 °F) | 25 July 2019 | Begijnendijk |
| 40.2 °C (104.4 °F) | 24 July 2019 | Angleur |
| 40.0 °C (104.0 °F) | 19 July 2022 | Kapelle-op-den-Bos |
| 38.8 °C (101.8 °F) | 27 July 2018 | Hechtel & Eksel |
| 38.8 °C (101.8 °F) | 2 July 2015 | Liège |
| 38.8 °C (101.8 °F) | 27 June 1947 | Uccle |
| 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) | 8 August 2003 | Aubange |
| 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) | 7 August 2003 | Chaumont |
| 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) | 12 August 2003 | Han-sur-Lesse |
| 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) | 8 August 2020 | Dilbeek |
| 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) | 31 July 2020 | Hérinnes |
| 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) | 20 August 2009 | Kleine-Brogel |
| 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) | 19 July 2006 | Begijnendijk |
| 38.0 °C (100.4 °F) | 6 August 2003 | Wasmuel |
| 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) | 15 July 1928 | Haacht |
| 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) | 28 July 1921 | Pâturages |
| 37.4 °C (99.3 °F) | 10 July 2010 | Kleine-Brogel |
| 37.4 °C (99.3 °F) | 4 August 1994 | Kleine-Brogel |
| 37.4 °C (99.3 °F) | 9 August 1911 | Jalhay |
| 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) | 2 August 2013 | Koersel |
| 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) | 2 July 2010 | Kleine-Brogel |
| 37.2 °C (99.0 °F) | 3 August 1986 | Kleine-Brogel |
| 37.1 °C (98.8 °F) | 22 July 1925 | Leopoldsburg |
| 37.0 °C (98.6 °F) | 4 August 1990 | Wasmuel |
| 37.0 °C (98.6 °F) | 23 July 1911 | Maredsous |
Lowest temperatures measured in Belgium[change | change source]
| Temperature | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| −30.1 °C (−22.2 °F) | 20 January 1940 | Rochefort |
| −26.5 °C (−15.7 °F) | 14 February 1929 | Jalhay |
| −26.5 °C (−15.7 °F) | 3 February 1917 | Vielsalm |
| −26.2 °C (−15.2 °F) | 8 January 1985 | Crupet |
| −25.2 °C (−13.4 °F) | 21 February 1956 | Rochefort |
| −25.0 °C (−13.0 °F) | 21 February 1901 | Stavelot |
References[change | change source]
- ↑ https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2019/07/26/hitte-zo-uitzonderlijk-was-het-gisteren/
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ https://www.meteo.be/uploads/media/610789b2b72c2/klimatologisch-maandoverzicht-202107.pdf?token=/uploads/media/610789b2b72c2/klimatologisch-maandoverzicht-202107.pdf
- ↑ https://weerstationwichelen.be/11027-2/