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Weather & Climate in Katwijk aan den Rijn, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katwijk aan den Rijn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 665/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1942°N, 4.4222°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands | M3.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands | M3.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1994 | 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 42 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 3 km E of Molenbeersel, Belgium | M3.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1998 | 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1995 | 4 km N of Geldern, Germany | M3.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 2 km SSE of Meijel, Netherlands | M3.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | The Netherlands | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 2 km NE of Molenbeersel, Belgium | M3.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Katwijk aan den Rijn has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.8").