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Weather & Climate in Swifterbant, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Swifterbant experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of -10 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -10 ft (-3 m) |
| Area | 60.5 sq mi (156.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.5683°N, 5.6431°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
201 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 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 102 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands | M3.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany | M3.6 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany | M3.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany | M3.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2003 | 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany | M3.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 3 km W of Kempen, Germany | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Swifterbant has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.7").