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Weather & Climate in Makkum, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makkum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.0546°N, 5.4023°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands | M3.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1994 | 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 95 km | 3 km |
| Dec 4, 1998 | 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands | M3.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2019 | 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands | M3.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1994 | 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands | M3.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands | M3.0 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands | M3.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands | M2.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2022 | 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands | M2.7 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 1995 | 1 km WNW of Herpen, Netherlands | M2.5 | 143 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) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Makkum has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.5").