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Rochefort, Belgium

Wallonia · Belgium

Rochefort is a small city in Wallonia, Belgium with a population of 11,978. Elevation: 558 ft (170 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,978 Population 910/sq mi density
558 ft Elevation 170 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
44.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Brussels Timezone

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About Rochefort

Rochefort

Rochefort is a municipality and city of Wallonia located in the province of Namur, Belgium, close to the Ardennes. On 1 January 2006, Rochefort had a total population of 12,038. The total area is 165.27 km2 (63.81 sq mi) which gives a population density of 73 inhabitants per km2. It was a resort in the 19th century.

People

Population11,978
Density910/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Population11,978
Population Density910 / sq mi
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Coordinates50.1631°, 5.2216°
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Country🇧🇪 Belgium
State / ProvinceWallonia
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation44.4 inches (1,128 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.2 inches (28 cm)

About Rochefort

Rochefort is a small city in Belgium (Wallonia) with a population of 11,978. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet (170 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.

Climate in Rochefort

Rochefort has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 933 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -6.4° / 9.6° 85.8
Feb 4.1°C / 39°F -4.3° / 13.4° 73.1
Mar 5.7°C / 42°F -3.1° / 17° 75.0
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F -3.3° / 20° 53.0
May 12.1°C / 54°F 1.2° / 22.7° 69.4
Jun 17.1°C / 63°F 6.4° / 29.4° 86.1
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 8.4° / 32.5° 76.8
Aug 18.9°C / 66°F 9° / 30.6° 58.5
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 4.8° / 29.1° 82.3
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 2° / 20.7° 100.9
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F -3.2° / 13.9° 76.0
Dec 3.2°C / 38°F -5° / 12° 96.5
Rochefort 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. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below Belgium avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density910/sq mi
Coordinates50.1631°N, 5.2216°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above Belgium avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 117 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 102 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 100 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 147 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 146 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 131 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 87 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 100 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 147 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 75 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 98 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 130 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 128 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 91 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 48 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 69 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 143 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 149 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 145 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 116 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 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Rochefort has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Rochefort

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Sainte-Thérèse - - - -
Collège Jean XXIII - - - -
Athénée Royal - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rochefort

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VRT NWS nieuws MP3
Classics Radio (NL) dance, easy listening MP3 192 kbps
RTBF VivaCité Liège rtbf MP3
RTBF VivaCité Luxembourg rtbf MP3
LFM Radio (FR) outre-mer MP3 192 kbps
Warm FM 104.2 electronic MP3 320 kbps
CK Bleu classic rock, pop rock MP3 96 kbps
Radio Equinoxe (FR) electronic MP3 192 kbps
RCF Sud Belgique christian MP3 192 kbps
AFN 360 Benelux pop, rock MP3 96 kbps
RCF Liège christian MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Rochefort

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Famenne & Art Museum
Han 1900
Malagne - Archéoparc de Rochefort
Mudia
Musée d'Art Moderne er Contemporaine
Musée de la cloche
Musée des Celtes
Musée du Fer
Musée Monopoli
Nature Extraordinary Museum
PrehistoHan
Riveo

Libraries in Rochefort

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque - Ludothèque - EPN0.0
Bibliothèque communale0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Libramont-Chevigny0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Rochefort0.0
Bibliothèque d'Assesse0.0
Bibliothèque Papyrus0.0
Bibliothèque Provinciale0.0
Bibliothèque publique de Saint-Hubert0.0
L'Air Livre0.0

Farmers Markets in Rochefort

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert de Ciney

Hotels in Rochefort

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Malle Poste
Le Limbourg

Restaurants in Rochefort

14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bella Italia
Buffalo Lunch
Couleur Basilic
L'Inattendu
L'incontournable
La Calèche
La Chine
La Diva
La Gourmandise
Le Limbourg
Le Luxembourg
Le Meilleur du terroir
Sam Thai
San Marino

Castles in Rochefort

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château comtal de Rochefort
Château de Beauregard

Theme Parks in Rochefort

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Malagne – Archéoparc de Rochefort

Gas Stations in Rochefort

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BE #97350440
DATS 24 Rochefort
Esso

Banks in Rochefort

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belfius
BNP Paribas Fortis
ING

Breweries in Rochefort

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Atrium
Brasserie Balleux
Brasserie de la Lesse
Microbrasserie de la Trap'Taupe

Stadiums & Teams in Rochefort

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rochefort

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val de Wanne (ski alpin) 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rochefort

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brussels AirportBRULarge Airport
Maastricht Aachen AirportMSTLarge Airport
Beauvechain Air Base-Medium Airport
Charleville-Mézières Ardennes-Etienne Riché Airfield-Medium Airport
Florennes Air Base-Medium Airport
Liège AirportLGGMedium Airport
Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Avernas-le-Bauduin Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Beauclair Airfield-Small Airport
Goetsenhoven Airfield-Small Airport
Jehonville Air Base-Small Airport
Longuyon Villette Airfield-Small Airport
Maillen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Marville Montmédy Airfield-Small Airport
Matagne-la-Petite Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Micheville-Villerupt Airfield-Small Airport
Namur-Suarlée Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Air Base-Small Airport
Saint Hubert Airfield-Small Airport
Sédan Douzy Airfield-Small Airport
Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield-Small Airport
Spa-La Sauvenière Airfield-Small Airport
Theux (Verviers) Airfield-Small Airport
Useldange Glider Field-Small Airport
Wiltz-Noertrange Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rochefort

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
bpost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rochefort

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Fayi
Chapelle du maquis
Chapelle Sainte-Odile
Église Abbatiale
Église décanale de la Visitation de la Sainte-Vierge

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Area
165.3 km² (63.8 mi²)
Postal Code
5580
Mayor
Julien Defaux
Website
rochefort.be
Twinned With
Morges

🇧🇪 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 Rochefort

What is the population of Rochefort?

Rochefort has a population of 11,978 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 910 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rochefort?

Rochefort has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.4 inches, with 11.2 inches of snow.

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