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Weather & Climate in The Hague, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
The Hague experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 37.9 sq mi (98.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.0767°N, 4.2986°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands | M3.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SW of Kinrooi, Belgium | M3.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands | M3.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Ophoven, Belgium | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1994 | 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 0 km E of Wessem, Netherlands | M3.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 3 km E of Molenbeersel, Belgium | M3.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1998 | 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands | M3.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Ophoven, Belgium | M3.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
The Hague has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.8").