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Weather & Climate in Cherain, Belgium

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

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 US 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 US avg
Snowfall 17.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

844 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 108 km 21 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 81 km 17 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 95 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 115 km 2 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 101 km 10 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 64 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 90 km 10 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 144 km 20 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 136 km 1 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 110 km 10 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 121 km 18 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 115 km 1 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 80 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 106 km 10 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 98 km 2 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 70 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 114 km 1 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 30 km 10 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 116 km 1 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 134 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

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).

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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