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Het IJ

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Location & Surroundings

Het IJ is a channel in North Holland, The Netherlands. The nearest larger town is Dapperbuurt, 2 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 13 km away.

Also known as: Y · IJ · The Y River · IJmeer

Overview

IJ is river (channel), formerly a bay, in Amsterdam, Netherlands — NL meer en voormalige zeearm in Amsterdam, Nederland.

It is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The elevation is around 0 metre.

Also known as: Y, Het IJ, Ye

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Basic Data

  • Country Netherlands
  • Located in Amsterdam
  • Type channel (CHN)
  • the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows

Geography

  • Coordinates
    52° 22' 47" N, 4° 54' 59" E
  • Elevation DEM: -1 m
  • Timezone Europe/Amsterdam
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 2,517 p/km²
  • Built-up 16.2%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +31

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Alternate Names

Y
IJ
The Y River
IJmeer

Weather in Het IJ

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Het IJ, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 20.2 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 185 W/m2.

Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
7.0 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.96 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 16.1 7.0 231 76 1,013.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 17.4 7.4 234 84 1,013.0 0.24 / 0.24 100 0.7 n/a
12h 20.2 8.3 236 74 1,015.2 0.26 / 0.50 100 184.9 n/a
18h 18.5 7.6 234 85 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.17 93 78.6 n/a
Tomorrow 17.9 6.3 262 87 1,017.4 0.79 / 0.96 100 0.0 n/a
30h 15.5 5.7 272 81 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.31 25 1.6 n/a
36h 17.3 7.4 295 53 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.08 69 318.9 n/a
42h 14.3 4.2 302 65 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.03 41 308.2 n/a
Monday 14.1 2.9 290 68 1,029.6 0.00 / 0.03 96 0.0 n/a
54h 13.2 3.0 297 78 1,030.2 0.00 / 0.03 100 1.5 n/a
60h 18.3 4.3 293 55 1,030.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 392.7 n/a
66h 15.4 3.0 290 67 1,029.9 0.00 / 0.00 94 291.3 n/a
Tuesday 15.2 1.5 284 70 1,029.2 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Het IJ?
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 20.2 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 185 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Het IJ today?
Sunrise around 07:19 and sunset around 19:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Het IJ?
Local time is 11:53. Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Het IJ?
Het IJ is a channel.
What is the elevation of Het IJ?
DEM -1 m.
Where is Het IJ located?
It is at 52.37976, 4.91642 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Het IJ in?
It is in The Netherlands.

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Last updated 2020-07-08
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2754261
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