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Weather & Climate in Steenwijk, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Steenwijk 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 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,017/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7875°N, 6.1208°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 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 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany | M3.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands | M3.4 | 75 km | 3 km |
| Oct 18, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2013 | 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands | M3.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1994 | 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
Steenwijk has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").