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Weather & Climate in Rethel, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rethel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5098°N, 4.3674°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 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 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 147 km | 4 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 2007 | 2 km ESE of Sougné-Remouchamps, Belgium | M3.0 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Jun 17, 1991 | 2 km NW of Blénod-lès-Toul, France | M3.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1993 | 0 km NE of Stavelot, Belgium | M3.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 1 km SSW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.0 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Mar 27, 1991 | 4 km SSE of Bihain, Belgium | M3.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 9 km SW of Saint-Dizier, France | M2.9 | 109 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 (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Rethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (2.1").