Weather & Climate in Les Hautes-Rivières, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.
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) |
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°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 95 km | 20 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 85 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 2 km ESE of Beckingen, Germany | M3.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2001 | 0 km N of Dillingen, Germany | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands | M3.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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).
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").