The figure below shows you a compact characterization of the hourly average temperatures for the quarter of the year centered on September. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the color is the average temperature for that hour and day. Average Hourly Temperature in September The average hourly temperature, color coded…
The map gives an overview of all the heavy snowfall warnings for Belgium. On the graphic you can see at which locations respectively in which areas of Belgium heavy snowfalls and thereby large amounts of fresh snow and snow dangers are to be reckoned with. This may entail considerable traffic obstructions and snow damage in Belgium. We distinguish between weather…
For second year in a row I’m taking part in a stage race. Not Sri Lanka this time, this year I’m making the short(er) journey to the south of Belgium for the Belgian Mountainbike Challenge – 3 days of mountain bike racing in the Ardennes. Loads of climbing. In Belgium! “Rugged terrain” it says on Wikipedia. “The Hardest Mountain Bike Tour in the Benelux” it says…
2016-11-06: Area FR: problem with ISP connection from home to webserver. 2016-12-11: Area NL/FR: No forecast for today ( tomorrow was generated). Unknown reason. 2017-01-30: Area NL/FR: Added HSTS header for https enforcement. Regional Atmospheric Soaring Prediction Boundary Layer Information Prediction MAP The Netherlands, North Belgium and Northwest Germany…
The tables below list the normal annual temperatures and rainfall plus snowfall for cities and towns in Belgium. There s also information on a year s average sunshine and humidity levels in Brussels. The places here with weather data cover Belgium from north to south. Ostend (also Oostende or Ostende) is a city on the Belgian coast, while Peer is in northeast…
This week is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. The National Weather Service in Wisconsin and Wisconsin Emergency Management are asking that everyone take time to go over their safety plans so that they will be ready when severe weather strikes. The time to prepare is now, before the storms hit. On Thursday, April 20 , two tornado drills…
The tables below list the normal June temperatures and rainfall for cities and towns in Belgium. There s also information on this month s average sunshine and humidity levels in Brussels. The places here with weather data cover Belgium from north to south. Ostend (also Oostende or Ostende) is a city on the Belgian coast, while Peer is in northeast Belgium. Brussels…
Contemporary sewer system operation heavily relies on urban drainage model results. In a case study near Leuven, Belgium, this research investigates the potential of a cost-effective local area weather radar (LAWR) for providing rainfall input to sewer models. Before rainfall estimation was possible, the radar was calibrated using tipping bucket rain gauge measurements…
The sixth European Space Weather Week will take place in Brugge, Belgium, from Monday 16th November to Friday 20th November 2009. This meeting is being jointly organised by the Solar-Terrestrial Centre of Excellence (STCE), ESA, the SWWT and the COST ES0803 communities. The local organisation is done by the STCE. This event will build on the advances made during…
The North Atlantic influences Brussel s climate (Photo: eu parliament building brussels belgium europe image by david hughes from Fotolia.com ) Related Articles Brussels is Belgium’s capital and largest city. Its metropolitan area has a population of more than 1.8 million. Brussels is also the capital of the European Union. The city has a maritime temperate climate…
The tables below list the normal July temperatures and rainfall for cities and towns in Belgium. There s also information on this month s average sunshine and humidity levels in Brussels. The places here with weather data cover Belgium from north to south. Ostend (also Oostende or Ostende) is a city on the Belgian coast, while Peer is in northeast Belgium. Brussels…
Discover today s weather forecast and 10 day weather forecasts for Belgium. Receive free weather reports for major Belgian cities by email. Belgium s climate Sharing a border with France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, Belgium is a country in Western Europe that has a population of over 11 million. The country has three official languages: Dutch, French…
Knokke sits on the coastal of Belgium in the extreme northeast of the country, near to the border with the Netherlands. It receives all four seasons with no extremes of temperature and plenty of rain year round. In general it is mild and wet. The region has a temperate maritime climate which is heavily influenced by weather systems blowing over from the Atlantic…
Belgium experiences similar weather to the south of England and is best visited in spring and summer, when the days are warmer and the locals are enjoying drinks on the outdoor terraces, and in December when the Christmas markets line the cobblestones. Summer days are long with it often staying light until 2230 and temperatures reaching 25-30°C (77-86°F), intermingled…
Photo The circuit at Spa-Francorchamps snakes up and down the hillsides of the forests of the Ardennes. Credit Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images The circuit of the Belgian Grand Prix is probably the most visually breathtaking in Formula One, as it snakes up and down the hillsides of the forests of the Ardennes. Its racing history is also one of the most impressive…
When you think of a European summer, you usually think of long, hot days on the French, Italian or Spanish coasts, not sheltering under an umbrella in the centre of Brussels. With high rainfall, harsh winters and very average summers, Belgium has a bad reputation for its weather and deservedly so. Wet Summers Belgium has an annual average rainfall of 820 mm (32…
John Wilson Director, Weather and Health Division INTRODUCTION In many ways, weather can be a major influence on health. For some years now, weather reports in the media have included forecasts of pollen counts, air quality and UV index. Each winter, the United Kingdom s National Health Service (NHS) suffers winter pressures largely as a result of weather conditions…
It?s not easy to say when the best time to visit Bruges would be, but probably the best time to visit Bruges is in the summer (July and August) or in April when the city comes to life after a winter sleep. In summer the weather is very mild and the trees are green. In April the flora blossoms which gives a beautiful sight. The weather year-round can be characterized…
GENT, Belgium (VN) — The cold winds off the North Sea gusted up to 50mph Sunday and ripped the Gent-Wevelgem peloton to bits, essentially shaping the outcome of the 239-kilometer classic. Only 39 cyclists officially survived the battle through the Flemish fields to finish in Wevelgem, the rest, 160 cyclists, waved the white flag to surrender or simply were forced…
1 – Zeebrugge to Ghent After a few days of cycling along a short stretch of the Canal du Midi last Easter, Mrs Bailey was surprisingly keen to take a short bicycle tour of Belgium or Holland this summer. I have to confess to being out of my comfort zone when I looked at the possible routes for this trip, but in the end she simply booked the Zeebrugge ferry, I…
The climate in Belgium is quite mixed in nature, with areas near the sea experiencing humid and mild conditions, while the inland sees a marked increase in temperature. This temperate maritime climate is typical of northwest Europe, and is predominantly influenced by air masses from the Atlantic. It can be warm in summer (May to September) and cool to cold in…
Photos by Chris van der Meijde Boom could see his breath in front of him. It was cold in Belgium, the temperature hovering just over freezing. Boom had never felt cold like this growing up in Thailand, hadn t lived in cold weather until he moved to Canada back when he was 23. For the four other Thais with him, though, a white winter s day was a new experience…
The figure below shows you a compact characterization of the hourly average temperatures for the quarter of the year centered on February. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the color is the average temperature for that hour and day. Average Hourly Temperature in February The average hourly temperature, color coded into…
Practical information for travel to Belgium Currency: EUR Power voltage and socket type(s): 230V, plug types E and C. Official religion(s)/Freedom of religion: Freedom of religion. 60% of the population is Roman Catholic, followed by atheist and agnostic citizens, other Christians, and Muslims. Official languages and general knowledge of English: Dutch, French…
48°F 8°C 3 in 8 cm Jul 74°F 23°C 53°F 11°C 9 cm Aug 73°F 22°C 52°F 4 in Sep 65°F 18°C 43°F 6°C 2 in 4 cm Oct 34°F 1°C Nov 40°F 4°C 25°F -3°C 1 in 3 cm Belgium is a West European country with a typical sea-climate. It s never very cold or hot, never very dry either. There is a lot of rainfall, and in spring/autumn there might be rain for days. For all tourist…
The general map contains a summary of all the severe weather hazards respectively severe weather warnings as well as useful weather advices for Belgium. On the map you can see at which locations respectively in which areas of Belgium severe weather events as gale/storm, heavy rain, heavy snow, thunderstorm or freezing rain are imminent. Furthermore, the overview…
The tables below list the normal February temperatures and rainfall for cities and towns in Belgium. There s also information on this month s average sunshine and humidity levels in Brussels. The places here with weather data cover Belgium from north to south. Ostend (also Oostende or Ostende) is a city on the Belgian coast, while Peer is in northeast Belgium…
