Location & Surroundings
Branchon is a village in Wallonia, Belgium with 536 inhabitants, at 139 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ramillies, 5 km to the west. The national capital Brussels is 50 km to the west. The nearest airport is Avernas-le-Bauduin Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: Éghezée (Branchon)
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
50° 37' 44" N, 4° 58' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 139 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 536
- Pop. Density 746 p/km²
- Built-up 10.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:24
- Sunrise 07:24
- Sunset 17:22
- Day length 9 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Branchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Branchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 14.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 238 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,029.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.3 | 1.9 | 51 | 69 | 1,029.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.6 | 3.2 | 70 | 92 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 156.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.5 | 2.5 | 92 | 91 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 6.6 | 2.8 | 81 | 92 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 4.3 | 76 | 62 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 237.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.7 | 3.5 | 76 | 87 | 1,029.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 156.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.1 | 2.7 | 88 | 88 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.8 | 2.5 | 79 | 87 | 1,030.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.2 | 3.8 | 61 | 57 | 1,030.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 234.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.4 | 3.0 | 49 | 86 | 1,030.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 153.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.5 | 2.3 | 35 | 92 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.4 | 2.2 | 15 | 97 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.4 | 3.6 | 13 | 69 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 224.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Branchon?
Now 14.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 14.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 238 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Branchon today?
Sunrise around 07:24 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 9h 58m.
What is the local time in Branchon?
Local time is 23:24. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Branchon?
Branchon is a populated place.
How many people live in Branchon?
Population about 536.
What is the elevation of Branchon?
DEM 139 m.
Where is Branchon located?
It is at 50.62899, 4.97337 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Branchon in?
It is in Belgium.