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Capital and largest city of the Netherlands

Amsterdam

254Days with 5+ hrs sun

58°FAvg High Temp

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View on MapPopulation742kCenter elevation43 ft

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Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 941,873 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Wikipedia

Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Big daylight swing, with short winter days and long summer evenings. Annual snowfall is between 5 and 15 inches.

Even rainfallDark winter5–15 inches annual snowThe Venice of the North, Mokum, DamskoHeldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig (Valiant, Steadfast, Compassionate)

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Location Context

Amsterdam, Gemeente Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Netherlands

Latitude52.37°

Longitude4.89°

Population742k

Center elevation43 ft

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Province / Region Context

Gemeente AmsterdamMunicipality in the Netherlands, containing the cities of Amsterdam and Weesp

The Government of Amsterdam consists of several territorial and functional forms of local and regional government. The principal form of government is the municipality of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The municipality's territory covers the city of Amsterdam as well as a number of small towns. The city of Amsterdam is also part of several functional forms of regional government.Wikipedia

Country: The Netherlands

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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine

254

days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

70% of the year

Avg High Temp

58°F

annual average

Humidity Pattern

Humidity year-round

77% warm season / 86% cool season

Comfort Score

79/100

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Temp Swing

27°F

seasonal high-temp spread

Annual precipitation

40"

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Annual snowfall

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Typical Air Quality

Good · 2024 modeled average

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Summer 77% · Winter 86% · Apr-Dec 74-89%

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