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Weather & Climate in Rumes, Belgium
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rumes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5545°N, 3.3054°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 43 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Cousolre, France | M4.1 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Dec 14, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Rance, Belgium | M3.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1998 | 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.8 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France | M3.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 2 km N of Rousies, France | M3.5 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 1997 | 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France | M3.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1 km SW of Boussu, Belgium | M3.2 | 37 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1998 | 6 km NNE of Montdidier, France | M3.2 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 1 km NW of Libercourt, France | M3.1 | 23 km | 4 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 1 km W of Modave, Belgium | M3.1 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Jul 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Quévy-le-Petit, Belgium | M3.1 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium | M3.1 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 3 km N of Grandvilliers, France | M3.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1990 | 0 km NE of Coquelles, France | M3.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 3 km ENE of Sivry, Belgium | M3.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France | M3.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Rumes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").