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Weather & Climate in Hijken, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hijken experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.8950°N, 6.4972°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 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 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany | M3.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 53 km | 3 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1994 | 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in |
Hijken has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.1").