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Derek Van Dam Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on October 13, 2026: By Robert Njora

Derek Van Dam is a television weather presenter and journalist best known for playing Meteorologist and field reporter in CNN Weather Reporting.

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Best Known For:The television show CNN weather reporting

10 Quick Facts About Derek Van Dam

  • Full Name: Derek Van Dam
  • Profession: Reporter and meteorologist
  • Known For: The television show CNN weather reporting
  • Specialization: Meteorologist / Weather Anchor and Reporter
  • Media Level: National
  • Employer Type: TV Network
  • Net Worth: $350,000-$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
  • Salary: $55,000-$240,000 (Estimated range)
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Derek Van Dam Age

Derek Van Dam's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

They attended Central Michigan University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.

  • Central Michigan University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Science
    • Field of Study: Meteorology and Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
    • Period: 2001–2005

Career & Work

Derek Van Dam's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and eNCA.

Organization: CNN
Role: Meteorologist and extreme-weather reporter
Period: 2014–Present
Organization: eNCA
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Period: 2008–2014
Details: Led the South African news broadcaster’s weather operation.
Organization: WEYI-TV
Role: Morning meteorologist
Period: Before 2008
Details: Weather anchor at NBC-affiliated station in Flint, Michigan.

Rise to Fame

Derek Van Dam rose to prominence for their role on the television show CNN This Morning.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes CNN This Morning and CNN weather reporting.

  • TV Show: CNN This Morning (Meteorologist, 2023-2024) — Historical assignment; the original program ended in February 2024
  • TV Show: CNN weather reporting (Meteorologist and field reporter)

Awards & Achievements

  • 10 Under 10 — Central Michigan University — 2014 — Alumni recognition

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Derek Van Dam
  • Occupation: Reporter and meteorologist

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

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