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Cherain, Belgium

Wallonia · Belgium

Cherain is a small town in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 745. Elevation: 1,362 ft (415 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

745 Population 33/sq mi density
1,362 ft Elevation 415 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
44.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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People

Population745
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain44.8 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Population745
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Coordinates50.1800°, 5.8652°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceWallonia
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation44.8 inches (1,137 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.3 inches (44 cm)

About Cherain

Cherain is a small town in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 745. The city sits at an elevation of 1,362 feet (415 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Cherain

Cherain has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 805 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 86.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 63.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 73.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 84.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 84.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 83.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 73.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 99.9
Cherain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,362 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Belgium avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Area22.6 sq mi (58.5 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates50.1800°N, 5.8652°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 17.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

844 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 108 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 81 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 95 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 115 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 101 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 64 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 90 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 144 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 136 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 110 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 121 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 115 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 80 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 106 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 98 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 70 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 114 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 30 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 116 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 70 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Cherain has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Cherain

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Communale de Cherain
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Radio Stations near Cherain

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100,5 Das Hitradio hits, lederland AAC+ 48 kbps
RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg (LU) AAC 6452 kbps
Eldoradio (LU) pop MP3 256 kbps
Country Radio Gilsdorf 103.9 (LU) MP3 185 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Liège rtbf MP3
L'Essentiel Radio (LU) hits, pop MP3 192 kbps
Hochschulradio Aachen (DE) college radio MP3 128 kbps
BRF1 Radio MP3 128 kbps
Warm FM 104.2 electronic MP3 320 kbps
LFM Radio (FR) outre-mer MP3 192 kbps
BRF2 Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio 4910 culture, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Impact FM (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Pep's Radio MP3 192 kbps
ELDORADIO - Alternative Channel (LU) MP3 256 kbps
ELDORADIO - Chill Channel (LU) MP3 256 kbps
Eldoradio (RU) MP3 64 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Luxembourg rtbf MP3
Radio 700 MP3 192 kbps
Impact FM AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio 700 (DE) schlager MP3 192 kbps
RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg MP3 256 kbps
Radio 100,7 (LU) blues rock, classical MP3 128 kbps
RCF Liège christian MP3 256 kbps
100,5 Das Hitradio MP3 128 kbps
Free Radio Luxembourg (LU) pop rock MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Cherain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bastogne Barracks
Bastogne War Museum
Bulge Relics Museum
houtopia
HQ of General Anthony Clement "Nuts" McAuliffe
La Blanche Maison
Maison Vinette
Malmundarium
Mini Musée du Manganèse
Musée 101st Airborn
Musée 40 - 45
Musée de la 83rd Infantry Division
Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes
Musée de la principauté de Stavelot-Malmedy
Musée de Wanne
Musée Décembre 1944
Musée du Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Musée du Coticule
Musée en Piconrue
Musée en Piconrue
Musée Guillaume Apollinaire
Musée Rural A Schiewesch
Museum der Modelle der Schlösser und Burgen Luxemburgs
Museum History 44
Museum Moulin d'Asselborn
Museum of the Battle of the Bulge
National Brewery Museum
National Tannery Museum
Park Sënnesräich
PLOMM Kannermusée
Pompjeesmusee
Rackésmillen
Robbesscheier
Schieferstollen Recht
Schreibmuseum und ehemaliges Klassenzimmer
Tank Exhibition
The Family of Man
Victor's Museum

Libraries in Cherain

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Communale0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Bastogne0.0
Bibliothèque Tony Bourg0.0
Microbibliothèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Cherain

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert

Cafes in Cherain

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Joséphine

Monuments in Cherain

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mémorial US 1944
Monument Loockheed-Hudson opération "Fleckney"

Breweries in Cherain

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie d'Achouffe
Brasserie de Bellevaux
Brasserie de la Lienne
Brasserie Lupulus
Brasserie Simon
La Microbrasserie des Ardennes
La Tharée
La Vielle Salme
Villa Nova

Stadiums & Teams in Cherain

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Cherain

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val de Wanne (ski alpin) 0.0 $0
Weißer Stein 0.0 $0
Ski Alpin Ovifat 0.0 $0

Airports Near Cherain

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Maastricht Aachen AirportMSTLarge Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium Airport
Aachen-Merzbrück AirportAAHSmall Airport
Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitburg AirportBBJSmall Airport
Büllingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Dahlemer Binz AirfieldSmall Airport
Düren-Hürtgenwald AirfieldSmall Airport
Elsenborn Air BaseSmall Airport
Ernzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Jehonville Air BaseSmall Airport
Konz-Könen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Longuyon Villette AirfieldSmall Airport
Marville Montmédy AirfieldSmall Airport
Micheville-Villerupt AirfieldSmall Airport
Morschenich Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint Hubert Air BaseSmall Airport
Saint Hubert AirfieldSmall Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem AirfieldSmall Airport
Spa-La Sauvenière AirfieldSmall Airport
Stolberg-Diepenlinchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Theux (Verviers) AirfieldSmall Airport
Useldange Glider FieldSmall Airport
Utscheid Glider FieldSmall Airport
Vettweiß-Soller ULMSmall Airport
Wiltz-Noertrange AirfieldSmall Airport
Zoufftgen AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cherain

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Chapelle Sainte-Lucie
Église Notre-Dame
Église Saint-Lambert
Église Saint-Urbain
Église Saint-Vincent
Grotte Notre-Dame de Lourdes

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Postal Code
6673

🇧🇪 About Belgium

Capital Brussels
Population 11,422,068
Area 30,510 km²
GDP (USD) $651,330,595,110
GDP per capita $55,291
HDI 0.942
Life expectancy 82.4 years
Internet users 94.6%
Urban population 87.6%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German, French, Dutch
Calling code +32
TLD .be
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Belgium

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaar
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Paasmaandag
May 1 Labour Day Dag van de arbeid
May 14 Ascension Day Onze Lieve Heer hemel
May 15 Day after Ascension Day Day after Ascension Day
May 25 Whit Monday Pinkstermaandag
Jul 21 Belgian National Day Nationale feestdag
Aug 15 Assumption Day Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Armistice Day Wapenstilstand
Dec 25 Christmas Day Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cherain

What is the population of Cherain?

Cherain has a population of 745 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 22.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cherain?

Cherain has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches, with 17.3 inches of snow.

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