Weather & Climate in Bitswijk, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bitswijk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6687°N, 5.6092°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
396 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 | 59 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 29 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Bitswijk has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.7").