Location & Surroundings

Ghlin is a town in Wallonia, Belgium with 8,485 inhabitants, at 32 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jemappes, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Brussels is 52 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Maubeuge Elesmes Airport, 20 km away.

Basic Data

  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    50° 28' 23" N, 3° 54' 10" E
  • Elevation DEM: 32 m
  • Timezone Europe/Brussels
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 8,485
  • Pop. Density 1,364 p/km²
  • Built-up 13.3%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +32

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Weather in Ghlin

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ghlin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 15.0 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 234 W/m2.

Temperature
10.3 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NE (68 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,029.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 10.3 3.1 68 89 1,029.7 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 8.1 2.7 95 93 1,029.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 6.9 3.2 79 92 1,029.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 15.0 4.6 81 61 1,028.5 0.00 / 0.00 6 233.8 n/a
Tomorrow 9.3 3.7 66 85 1,029.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 161.8 n/a
30h 7.3 2.9 83 90 1,030.2 0.00 / 0.00 20 0.0 n/a
36h 6.0 3.0 76 89 1,030.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
42h 14.6 4.1 68 53 1,030.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 231.3 n/a
Saturday 8.9 3.4 47 84 1,030.2 0.00 / 0.00 15 159.1 n/a
54h 6.9 2.6 38 94 1,030.4 0.00 / 0.00 47 0.0 n/a
60h 5.9 2.5 35 96 1,029.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
66h 13.0 4.1 31 67 1,029.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 222.2 n/a
Sunday 8.1 2.9 45 91 1,030.0 0.00 / 0.00 79 152.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ghlin?
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.9 to 15.0 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 234 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 Ghlin today?
Sunrise around 07:30 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 9h 55m.
What is the local time in Ghlin?
Local time is 02:29. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ghlin?
Ghlin is a populated place.
How many people live in Ghlin?
Population about 8,485.
What is the elevation of Ghlin?
DEM 32 m.
Where is Ghlin located?
It is at 50.47313, 3.90289 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ghlin in?
It is in Belgium.

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Last updated 2020-04-05
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