Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

177,359 Population 5,886/sq mi density

82 ft Elevation 25 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$75,276 median income, unemployment

Nijmegen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	82 ft (25 m)
Area	30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²)
Population Density	5,886/sq mi
Coordinates	51.8425°N, 5.8528°W
Timezone	Europe/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 9.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

389 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992	1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium	M5.4	77 km
Jun 23, 2001	2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium	M4.8	92 km
Jul 22, 2002	2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands	M4.8	107 km
May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	133 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	122 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	131 km
Sep 8, 2011	3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands	M4.2	21 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	58 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	123 km
Jun 23, 2001	1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands	M4.0	105 km
Jul 28, 1995	23 km W of Petten, Netherlands	M4.0	148 km
Apr 13, 1992	3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands	M3.8	89 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	140 km
Mar 7, 2001	0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands	M3.8	112 km
Jun 3, 1993	0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium	M3.8	76 km
Sep 9, 2001	7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands	M3.8	125 km
Mar 7, 2001	Belgium	M3.8	113 km
Apr 13, 1992	0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands	M3.7	83 km
Sep 11, 1999	1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands	M3.7	32 km
Jan 24, 2008	1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.7	58 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (199 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	199 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.7 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in	Driest
May	55°F (13°C)	2.3 in
June	60°F (16°C)	2.9 in
July	65°F (18°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.8 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.8 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.0 in
December	39°F (4°C)	3.1 in	Wettest

Nijmegen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.9").

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