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Weather & Climate in Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alphen aan den Rijn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 14.8 sq mi (38.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,737/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1292°N, 4.6555°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 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 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 106 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands | M3.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands | M3.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium | M3.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Ophoven, Belgium | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany | M3.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1994 | 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 3 km W of Kempen, Germany | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Alphen aan den Rijn has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.9").