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Weather & Climate in Wijk aan Zee, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wijk aan Zee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4936°N, 4.5941°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Sep 8, 2011 | 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands | M4.2 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands | M3.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands | M3.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1994 | 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 13 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1998 | 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands | M3.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands | M3.0 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 1994 | 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands | M3.0 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1997 | 4 km N of Achel, Belgium | M2.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 1 km NE of Oirlo, Netherlands | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 2003 | 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands | M2.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 3 km WSW of IJzendijke, Netherlands | M2.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 2 km SE of Diessen, Netherlands | M2.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1995 | 1 km WNW of Herpen, Netherlands | M2.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Wijk aan Zee has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 38°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.7").