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Weather & Climate in Rance, Belgium

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

Rance experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Area40.2 sq mi (104.2 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates50.1425°N, 4.2792°W
TimezoneEurope/Brussels

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 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 M4.8 137 km 10 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 142 km 10 km
Jun 20, 1995 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium M4.3 47 km 20 km
Aug 29, 1992 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France M4.1 11 km 18 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 135 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 109 km 10 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium M3.9 2 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2008 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium M3.8 58 km 4 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 135 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 137 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2001 2 km E of Sibbe, Netherlands M3.6 137 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2001 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands M3.6 133 km 10 km
Apr 19, 1990 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium M3.6 97 km 10 km
Jul 20, 1994 2 km N of Rousies, France M3.5 26 km 5 km
Apr 22, 2002 2 km NNE of Aachen, Germany M3.5 148 km 10 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium M3.5 149 km 10 km
Apr 13, 1992 Belgium M3.4 136 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2001 1 km NW of Hulsberg, Netherlands M3.4 139 km 10 km
Jan 16, 1995 0 km SE of Kruisberg, Netherlands M3.4 149 km 10 km
Mar 10, 2001 0 km WNW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.4 137 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 (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Rance has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.4").

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