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Weather & Climate in Sterksel, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sterksel 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 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 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 | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3517°N, 5.6111°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
407 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 | 26 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 62 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 47 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium | M3.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 0 km ESE of Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium | M3.8 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1990 | 0 km SSW of Flémalle-Haute, Belgium | M3.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 0 km E of Berg, Netherlands | M3.6 | 56 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 (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°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) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Sterksel has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°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").