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Weather & Climate in Zaanstad, The Netherlands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaanstad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,842/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4531°N, 4.8136°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Jul 28, 1995 | 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands | M4.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2001 | 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands | M3.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands | M3.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1993 | 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands | M3.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1994 | 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2001 | 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands | M3.4 | 25 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany | M3.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 2 km ESE of Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium | M3.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1998 | 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands | M3.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1995 | 4 km N of Geldern, Germany | M3.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Kleine-Brogel, Belgium | M3.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands | M3.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 2 km SSE of Meijel, Netherlands | M3.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands | M3.0 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 1994 | 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands | M3.0 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1997 | 4 km N of Achel, Belgium | M2.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2001 | 1 km NE of Oirlo, Netherlands | M2.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 4 km NE of Geldern, Germany | M2.9 | 146 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) | 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 (15°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) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in |
Zaanstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (1.7").