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Jambes, Belgium

Wallonia · Belgium

Jambes is a small city in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 19,658. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

19,658 Population 5,957/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Jambes

Jambes

Jambes is a sub-municipality of the city of Namur located in the province of Namur, Wallonia, Belgium. It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Namur.

People

Population19,658
Density5,957/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population19,658
Population Density5,957 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates50.4564°, 4.8717°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceWallonia
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,041 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)

About Jambes

Jambes is a small city in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 19,658. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Jambes

Jambes has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 894 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.3°C / 36°F -5.2° / 10.6° 77.9
Feb 4.9°C / 41°F -4.5° / 14.7° 70.7
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F -3.1° / 17.7° 82.9
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F -2.9° / 20.5° 49.7
May 12.6°C / 55°F 1.9° / 23.4° 64.3
Jun 17.5°C / 63°F 6.8° / 29.7° 89.6
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 8.8° / 32.4° 77.5
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 9.6° / 30.8° 59.8
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 5.3° / 29.2° 83.6
Oct 11.5°C / 53°F 2.3° / 21.3° 85.8
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F -2.5° / 14.9° 67.4
Dec 3.9°C / 39°F -4.4° / 12.8° 84.9
Jambes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Belgium avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density5,957/sq mi
Coordinates50.4564°N, 4.8717°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 101 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 83 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 99 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 89 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 145 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 69 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 57 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 80 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 103 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 62 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 57 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 83 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 102 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 98 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 81 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 29 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 101 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 137 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 79 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Jambes has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Jambes

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Athénée Royal de Jambes - - - -
Centre Scolaire Claire d'Assise - - - -
École communale de La Plante - - - -
École communale du Parc Astrid - - - -
École Hôtelière de la Province de Namur - - - -
Institut Sainte-Marie - - - -
Institut Saint-Joseph - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jambes

32 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Qmusic (NL) - MP3 96 kbps
VRT NWS nieuws MP3
Tipik alternative pop, chansons françaises MP3
Joe - Top 2000 - MP3 128 kbps
Classic 21 80's New Wave 80's, new wave MP3
Nostalgie + (Belgique) 60s, 64kbps AAC
NRJ+ (Belgique) 00s, 64kbps AAC
RGR Classic Hits golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Melinda FM hits, pop MP3 192 kbps
Classic 21 80’s Hits 80's, pop MP3
Classics Radio (NL) dance, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
Mixx FM Charleroi - MP3 192 kbps
NRJ Belgique contemporary hits radio, dance AAC
Radio Emotion (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Lehabs Radio afrobeats, dance MP3
Tipik à l'ancienne (RTBF) 2000s, hits 90's MP3
Nostalgie New Wave new wave, no ads AAC
BUZZ RADIO - MP3 128 kbps
CK Radio charleking, charleroi MP3 128 kbps
La Cible 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Frequence Eghezee variety AAC 128 kbps
stadradio Tienen pop music MP3 192 kbps
Emotion - MP3 192 kbps
AFN 360 Benelux pop, rock MP3 96 kbps
VRT Verkeer - MP3
RCF Sud Belgique christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Equinoxe (FR) electronic MP3 192 kbps
Chérie Belgique 64kbps, aac AAC
Radio Music Sambre 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radyo Gar - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Quartz - MP3 128 kbps
GothVille Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Jambes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
African museum of Namur
Brigade Museum
Espace Muséal d'Andenne
Espace muséal Nauticmen
Halle al'Chair
Hypogée
L'Espace de l'Homme de Spy
Le Phare
Les Bateliers
Maison de la Pataphonie
Maison du patrimoine médiéval mosan
Maison Leffe
Mr Sax's House
Musée archéologique
Musée Archéologique de la Haute-Meuse
Musée d'Horlogerie
Musée de l'Informatique Pionnière en Belgique
Musée de la boite en fer-blanc lithographiée
Musée de la Citadelle
Musée de la fraise - Strawberry museum
Musée de la ligne KW
Musée de la Tour d’Anhaive
Musée de la Typographie
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Musée des Commandos - Caserne Sous-Lieutenant Thibaut
Musée Diocésain et Trésor de la Cathédrale Saint-aubain
Musée du Château de Montaigle
Musée du Corps de Cavalerie Français 1940
Musée du Souvenir
Musée du souvenir 40-45
Musée Français
Musée Provincial des Arts Anciens du Namurois
Musée Provincial Félicien ROPS
Musée Spitfire
ReGare

Libraries in Jambes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
André Henin0.0
Biblio Incourt0.0
Bibliothèque - Ludothèque0.0
Bibliothèque centrale de la Province de Namur0.0
Bibliotheque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Hannut0.0
Bibliothèque Communale de Onhaye0.0
Bibliothèque d'Assesse0.0
Bibliothèque d'Eghezée0.0
Bibliothèque de mathématique et physique0.0
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine Sous-Terrain0.0
Bibliothèque du Séminaire de Namur0.0
Bibliothèque Jules Parant0.0
Bibliothèque publique de Héron0.0
Bibliothèque publique de Perbais0.0
BIBLOUX André Hénin - Andrée Sodenkamp0.0
Centre Cerfaux Lefort0.0
Grimoire d'Éole0.0
L'Air Livre0.0
La Baie des Tecks0.0
La Célestine0.0
Moretus Plantin University Library0.0
Petite école d'Hambraine0.0

Farmers Markets in Jambes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
L'archenterre
Marché bio de la Plante
Marché Couvert de Ciney
Marché de la Coof
Marché du Bord de l'eau
Marché Hebdomadaire

Hotels in Jambes

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château de Namur
Circus Casino Resort
MS Elisabeth
The Royal Snail

Restaurants in Jambes

16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asia Garden
Attablez-Vous
Bistro Casino
Brasserie de la Confluence
Cat's Corner
Château de Namur
City Wok
Côté Meuse
Le Délit Gourmand
Le Fief de Namur
Le Made in Namur
Le Panorama
Les Potes au Feu
Pépite - Cave à manger
Végétalicia
Zorba

Cafes in Jambes

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafétéria Du Parc Reine Fabiola
La Schtouff
Le Pain Quotidien
Pavillon Café

Cinemas in Jambes

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acinapolis

Theatres in Jambes

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Théatre de Verdure

Castles in Jambes

7 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ACIS ASBL Accueil
Cercle de Wallonie
Château de Géronsart
Château de Namur
Citadel of Namur
Élysette
Fort d'Orange

Gas Stations in Jambes

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil
Q8
Q8

Banks in Jambes

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ING

Gyms in Jambes

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jims

Breweries in Jambes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Jandrain-Jandrenouille
Brasserie de la Sambre
Brasserie du Bocq
Brasserie du clocher
Brasserie Valduc-Thor
Brasserie-Ferme de Bertinchamps
L'échasse
La Brasserie
Li P'tite Brèssène
O'QG

Stadiums & Teams in Jambes

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Jambes

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snow Valley Peer Ski & Snowboardcentre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Jambes

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Brussels South Charleroi AirportCRLLarge Airport
Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)ANRMedium Airport
Beauvechain Air Base-Medium Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield-Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base-Medium Airport
Kleine Brogel Air Base-Medium Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium Airport
Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Baisy-Thy Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Balen-Keiheuvel Airfield-Small Airport
Buzet Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cerfontaine Airfield-Small Airport
Genk Zwartberg Airfield-Small Airport
Goetsenhoven Airfield-Small Airport
Grimbergen Airfield-Small Airport
Jehonville Air Base-Small Airport
Kiewit Airfield Hasselt-Small Airport
Leopoldsburg Airfield-Small Airport
Maillen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Melsbroek Air Base-Small Airport
Namur-Suarlée Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Air Base-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Airfield-Small Airport
Schaffen Airfield-Small Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield-Small Airport
Zutendaal Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jambes

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle - Monastère des Carmélites
Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse
Église du Sacré-Cœur
Église Evangélique Baptiste
Église Notre-Dame de Beauraing
Église Saint-Albert
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens
Église Saint-Séraphim de Sarov
Église Saint-Symphorien
Témoins de Jéhovah
Vierge Miraculeuse

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Elevation
83 m (272 ft)
Area
175.7 km² (67.8 mi²)
Postal Code
5101
Mayor
Maxime Prévot
Website
namur.be/
Twinned With
Bandung, Belmont, Bourg-en-Bresse, Bratislava, Cluj-Napoca, Empoli, Lafayette, Menton, Pécs, Quebec City, Subotica, Ōgaki-shi

🇧🇪 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 Jambes

What is the population of Jambes?

Jambes has a population of 19,658 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 5,957 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jambes?

Jambes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.

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