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Weather & Climate in Ottersum, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ottersum 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 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7033°N, 5.9833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
415 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 | 63 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 91 km | 17 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 4 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 30 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 (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Ottersum has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.8").