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Weather & Climate in Kollum, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kollum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 770/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2770°N, 6.1529°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1994 | 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 41 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2019 | 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands | M3.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands | M3.0 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands | M3.0 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 1994 | 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands | M3.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany | M3.0 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands | M2.9 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands | M2.7 | 45 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Kollum has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 36°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.8").