Chimay, Belgium

Full City Profile

9,720 Population 242/sq mi density

787 ft Elevation 240 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Chimay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	51.3°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	787 ft (240 m)
Area	40.2 sq mi (104.2 km²)
Population Density	242/sq mi
Coordinates	50.0486°N, 4.3171°W
Timezone	Europe/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"

19% above US avg

Snowfall 9.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 2, 2021.

Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	143 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	57 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	145 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	21 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	140 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	11 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	110 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	67 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	141 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	139 km
Jun 23, 2001	0 km E of Berg, Netherlands	M3.6	138 km
Mar 7, 2001	2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands	M3.6	141 km
Apr 19, 1990	0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium	M3.6	101 km
Jul 20, 1994	2 km N of Rousies, France	M3.5	36 km
Apr 13, 1992	Belgium	M3.4	140 km
Jun 16, 2001	1 km NW of Hulsberg, Netherlands	M3.4	143 km
Dec 20, 2000	1 km ENE of Klimmen, Netherlands	M3.4	145 km
Mar 10, 2001	0 km WNW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.4	142 km
Jul 22, 2002	1 km NNE of La Calamine, Belgium	M3.3	142 km
Nov 10, 2001	3 km WNW of Opgrimbie, Belgium	M3.2	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (181 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	181 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.0 in
February	36°F (2°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
March	42°F (5°C)	2.9 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in	Driest
May	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	58°F (15°C)	3.1 in
July	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	2.4 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.9 in
November	42°F (5°C)	3.2 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.2 in	Wettest

Chimay has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.4").

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