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Weather & Climate in Wageningen, The Netherlands

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Wageningen 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 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²)
Population Density2,837/sq mi
Coordinates51.9700°N, 5.6667°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 9.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

365 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 91 km 21 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 105 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 124 km 17 km
May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 140 km 10 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 138 km 10 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 138 km 10 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 40 km 6 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 77 km 5 km
Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 129 km 10 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 140 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 119 km 10 km
Jun 3, 1993 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium M3.8 91 km 10 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 106 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2001 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands M3.8 128 km 10 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 148 km 10 km
Apr 13, 1992 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands M3.8 105 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2001 Belgium M3.8 127 km 10 km
Apr 13, 1992 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands M3.7 98 km 10 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 41 km 10 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 77 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Wageningen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.9").

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