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Weather & Climate in Katwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katwijk aan Zee 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 26 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 | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 29,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2033°N, 4.3986°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands | M3.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands | M3.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1994 | 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 31 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 3 km E of Molenbeersel, Belgium | M3.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1998 | 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands | M3.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 2 km NE of Molenbeersel, Belgium | M3.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 2 km SSE of Meijel, Netherlands | M3.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1994 | 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands | M3.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2018 | 1 km S of Reppel, Belgium | M2.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1997 | 4 km N of Achel, Belgium | M2.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 1 km NE of Oirlo, Netherlands | M2.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 2 km NW of Stramproy, Netherlands | M2.9 | 142 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 Zee 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").