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Weather & Climate in Clairfontaine, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Clairfontaine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9833°N, 3.9904°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 56 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 28 km | 18 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 1991 | 1 km S of Vottem, Belgium | M3.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 91 km | 4 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1993 | 0 km NE of Stavelot, Belgium | M3.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 1 km NW of Bressoux, Belgium | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 1 km SSW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.0 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Mar 31, 2007 | 2 km ESE of Sougné-Remouchamps, Belgium | M3.0 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Mar 27, 1991 | 4 km SSE of Bihain, Belgium | M3.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Clairfontaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (2.3").