Les Hautes-Rivières, France

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

1,945 Population 156/sq mi density

528 ft Elevation 161 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$23,036 median income, 10.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$73,800 home value, $369/mo rent

Les Hautes-Rivières experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	50.9°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	528 ft (161 m)
Area	12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²)
Population Density	156/sq mi
Coordinates	49.8860°N, 4.8419°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"

17% above US avg

Snowfall 11.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	138 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	143 km
Jun 20, 1995	1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium	M4.3	95 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	128 km
Aug 29, 1992	4 km SSE of Cousolre, France	M4.1	60 km
Jun 14, 2000	4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France	M4.0	130 km
Sep 11, 1999	4 km SSE of Britten, Germany	M4.0	140 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	131 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	139 km
Aug 26, 1992	2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium	M3.9	50 km
Jul 23, 1996	5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium	M3.9	89 km
Sep 25, 2001	2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany	M3.9	148 km
Jul 13, 2008	0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium	M3.8	85 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	127 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	129 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	149 km
Jun 9, 2007	2 km ESE of Beckingen, Germany	M3.7	147 km
Aug 2, 2001	0 km N of Dillingen, Germany	M3.6	148 km
Mar 7, 2001	2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands	M3.6	129 km
Apr 19, 1990	0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium	M3.6	90 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (147 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	147 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	3.4 in
February	35°F (2°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in	Driest
May	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in
June	58°F (14°C)	3.3 in
July	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	3.1 in
September	56°F (13°C)	2.9 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.2 in
November	40°F (5°C)	3.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.5 in	Wettest

Les Hautes-Rivières has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.6").

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