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Weather & Climate in Lelystad, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lelystad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 310.0 sq mi (802.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5083°N, 5.4750°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
199 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands | M3.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2003 | 3 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany | M3.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 km SW of Recke, Germany | M3.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Lelystad has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 39°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.8").