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Weather & Climate in Megchelen, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Megchelen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8383°N, 6.3931°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
392 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 | 87 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 31 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Megchelen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.7").