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Weather & Climate in Rochefort, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rochefort 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. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 558 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) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 910/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1631°N, 5.2216°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
424 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 | 117 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 102 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.5 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 1 km N of Ghlin, Belgium | M4.3 | 100 km | 20 km |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M4.1 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 75 km | 18 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany | M4.0 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 3 km S of Lebach, Germany | M3.9 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 2008 | 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany | M3.9 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany | M3.9 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Rochefort has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.6").