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Weather & Climate in Drachten, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Drachten 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. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.1125°N, 6.0989°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1994 | 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 50 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2019 | 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands | M3.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany | M3.0 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands | M3.0 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands | M3.0 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 1994 | 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands | M3.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands | M2.9 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands | M2.7 | 55 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Drachten has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.9").