IJmuiden

IJmuiden is a port city in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is the main town in the municipality of Velsen.

IJmuiden
City
Satellite photo of all but south-east corner of Velsen municipality which includes this port and its opposing steelworks.
Satellite photo of IJmuiden and Velsen area
Within North Holland; and the Netherlands (inset, left)
Within North Holland; and the Netherlands (inset, left)
IJmuiden in the municipality of Velsen
IJmuiden in the municipality of Velsen
Coordinates: 52°27′31″N 4°37′10″E
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceNorth Holland
MunicipalityVelsen
Area
  Total12.91 km2 (4.98 sq mi)
Elevation1.9 m (6.2 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total32,185
  Density2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
1970-1976[1]
Dialing code0255

DFDS Seaways serves a route between IJmuiden and Newcastle Upon Tyne.[3]

Sights

  • Fort Island of IJmuiden[4]
  • St. Gregory’s Church[5]

Climate

IJmuiden has an oceanic climate.

The highest temperature ever recorded in IJmuiden was 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) on 19 July 2022.

The lowest temperature ever recorded in IJmuiden was −16.0 °C (3.2 °F) on 4 February 2012.

The highest wind gust ever recorded in IJmuiden was 173 km/h (107 mph) on 3 January 2012.

The highest 24-hour precipitation sum in IJmuiden was 96.6 millimeters on 28 July 2014.

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