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Weather & Climate in Den Helder, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Den Helder experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 76.7 sq mi (198.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 777/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9599°N, 4.7593°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands | M3.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands | M3.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1994 | 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Dec 4, 1998 | 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands | M3.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2019 | 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands | M3.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1994 | 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands | M3.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands | M3.0 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands | M3.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands | M2.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands | M2.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 1995 | 1 km WNW of Herpen, Netherlands | M2.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Den Helder has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.6").