Wolvega, The Netherlands

Full City Profile

13,090 Population 2,108/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Wolvega experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density2,108/sq mi
Coordinates52.8755°N, 5.9969°E
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 128 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 125 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 133 km
Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 114 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 104 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 140 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 65 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 142 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 140 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 123 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 144 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 135 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 143 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 149 km
May 7, 1996 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany M3.4 139 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 72 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 150 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 73 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 113 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Wolvega has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.8").

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