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Weather & Climate in Wijchen, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wijchen 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 33 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8092°N, 5.7250°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
389 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 | 73 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands | M4.8 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2003 | 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 25 km | 6 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | M4.1 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | 0 km WSW of Wijlre, Netherlands | M3.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 3 km WSW of Koningsbosch, Netherlands | M3.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2001 | Belgium | M3.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 0 km NW of Kessenich, Belgium | M3.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1992 | 0 km WSW of Schilberg, Netherlands | M3.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany | M3.7 | 63 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 (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Wijchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.8").