Location & Surroundings
Melen is a village in Wallonia, Belgium with 3,174 inhabitants, at 222 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Blegny, 3 km to the north. The national capital Brussels is about 100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Spa-La Sauveniere Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Soumagne (Melen)
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° 38' 46" N, 5° 44' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 222 m
- Timezone Europe/Brussels
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 3,174
- Pop. Density 562 p/km²
- Built-up 8.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +32
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:47
- Sunrise 07:09
- Sunset 19:55
- Day length 12 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Melen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Melen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 26.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 422 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,024.3 hPa
Clouds
67 %
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 | 18.6 | 2.2 | 244 | 93 | 1,024.3 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.3 | 1.0 | 221 | 86 | 1,022.4 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 9 | 280.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 1.9 | 171 | 93 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 2.2 | 172 | 91 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 4.8 | 232 | 50 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 422.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 198 | 62 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 324.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.2 | 2.4 | 259 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 1.50 / 1.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.4 | 3.0 | 253 | 94 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 22 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.0 | 5.5 | 273 | 64 | 1,017.0 | 0.15 / 0.24 | 100 | 366.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.8 | 2.0 | 310 | 82 | 1,017.7 | 0.25 / 0.50 | 2 | 143.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.5 | 2.5 | 197 | 93 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.3 | 3.0 | 191 | 93 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.0 | 5.8 | 233 | 52 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 293.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Melen?
Now 18.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 26.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 422 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 Melen today?
Sunrise around 07:09 and sunset around 19:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 46m.
What is the local time in Melen?
Local time is 19:47. Time zone: Europe/Brussels (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Melen?
Melen is a populated place.
How many people live in Melen?
Population about 3,174.
What is the elevation of Melen?
DEM 222 m.
Where is Melen located?
It is at 50.64620, 5.73589 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Melen in?
It is in Belgium.