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Weather & Climate in Handel, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Handel 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. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 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) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5800°N, 5.7097°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
410 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 | 48 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 82 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 25 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 111 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 (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 176 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) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Handel has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.8").