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Appelscha, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Appelscha is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 4,035. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,035 Population 224/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Appelscha

Appelscha

Appelscha is a village in the municipality of Ooststellingwerf in the province of Friesland, Netherlands. It has just under 4,800 inhabitants.

People

Population4,035
Density224/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population4,035
Population Density224 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates52.9553°, 6.3505°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,194 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.0 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Appelscha

Appelscha is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 4,035. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Appelscha is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 323 business establishments.

Income: Appelscha vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$56,808
24% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)323

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Appelscha

Appelscha has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 814 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F 0.1° / 5.2° 73.6
Feb 3°C / 37°F -0.1° / 6° 55.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.4° / 9.4° 54.9
Apr 9°C / 48°F 3.8° / 14.1° 42.0
May 12.3°C / 54°F 7° / 17.6° 58.5
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 9.9° / 20.5° 66.1
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 12.3° / 22.7° 85.5
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 12° / 22.6° 78.8
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.4° / 18.9° 75.9
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.2° 71.9
Nov 6.1°C / 43°F 3.2° / 9° 70.8
Dec 3.3°C / 38°F 0.7° / 5.9° 80.4
Appelscha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below The Netherlands avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area18.0 sq mi (46.7 km²)
Population Density224/sq mi
Coordinates52.9553°N, 6.3505°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 113 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 111 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 143 km
Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 138 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 47 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 125 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 129 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 126 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 107 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 123 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 147 km
May 7, 1996 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany M3.4 146 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 51 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 112 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 54 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 139 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 135 km
Mar 5, 2007 1 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.3 150 km
Feb 27, 2007 2 km SSW of Schermbeck, Germany M3.2 148 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in

Appelscha has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Appelscha

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pieter van Thuyl - - - -
O.B.S. de Riemsloot - - - -
De Vaart - - - -
Prinses Margrietschool - - - -
De Schutkampen - - - -
CBS De Mandebrink - - - -
De Grift - - - -
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Radio Stations near Appelscha

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grolloo Radio americana, blues MP3 320 kbps
Echtepiraten.nl echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 192 kbps
Radio Noord nieuws, regio MP3 192 kbps
zendpiraat folk music MP3 320 kbps
PiratenRadio.nl - 24/7 de Beste PiratenHits vanuit Twente oldies MP3 192 kbps
Baars classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 320 kbps
RTV NOF radio local radio, music MP3 192 kbps
RSO radio community radio - seniors, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Zwartewater FM - MP3 128 kbps
OOG Radio local radio MP3
KribbeRadio.nl 24/7 de beste PiratenMix oldies MP3 192 kbps
RTV Drenthe adult contemporary, regional MP3 192 kbps
Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream - AAC+ 64 kbps
Regio FM local news, local radio MP3 256 kbps
De Vrolijke Snuiters 24/7, various music MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Assen - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Esperando - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Golfbreker - MP3 192 kbps
Planet 90 90's, dance MP3 192 kbps
Music from earth dutch music, various music MP3 320 kbps
Tirolia-Express internet radio, schlager MP3 192 kbps
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal - MP3 192 kbps
Olympia Radio piratenhits MP3 320 kbps
DZB Dance Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Station amg classic hits, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
VechtdalNL - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Regenboog alternative, dutch MP3 192 kbps
Hitradio 038 00's, 2020s MP3 320 kbps
RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE dance, dutch MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Appelscha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blikfabriek Hoogeveen Museum
Bommel en Tom Poes museum
Borg & Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum Nienoord
Coendersborch
De Rode Pannen
Drents Museum
Drents Museum
Fietsmuseum "Het Toeval"
Gevangenismuseum
Heksenmuseum de Heksehoeve
Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork
Hildo Krop Museum
Internationaal Klompenmuseum
Iwema Steenhuis
Landbouw- en streekmuseum 't Rieuw
Mensinge
museum 'Het Joodse Schooltje'
Museum De Buitenplaats
Museum De Proefkolonie
Museum GGZ Drenthe
Museum Havezate Mensinge
Museum Kinderwereld
Museum Valse Kunst
Museum Vosbergen
Museumboerderij "Pasmans Huus"
Museumboerderij De Karstenhoeve
Museumboerderij Ot en Sien
Nationaal Vlechtmuseum
Oermuseum
Oold Ark
Open Science Hub “De Melkweg”
Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet
Stadsmuseum Steenwijk
Stoottroepen museum
Verhalenwerf Hoogeveen
Villa Rams Woerthe
Wall House #2
Zeemuseum Miramar

Libraries in Appelscha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Assen0.0
Bibliotheek Beilen0.0
Bibliotheek Diever0.0
Bibliotheek Haulerwijk0.0
Bibliotheek Havelte0.0
Bibliotheek Jubbega0.0
Bibliotheek Leek0.0
Bibliotheek Marum0.0
Bibliotheek Noordwolde0.0
Bibliotheek Norg0.0
Bibliotheek Norg0.0
Bibliotheek Oosterwolde0.0
Bibliotheek Peize0.0
Bibliotheek Peize0.0
Bibliotheek Roden0.0
Bibliotheek Ruinen0.0
Bibliotheek Steenwijk0.0
Bibliotheek Surhuisterveen0.0
Bibliotheek Ureterp0.0
Bibliotheek Vries0.0
Bosbieb0.0
Forumbibliotheek De Wijert0.0
Forumbibliotheek De Wijert0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Eelde0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Eelde0.0
Openbare bibliotheek Hoogeveen0.0

Farmers Markets in Appelscha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asser warenmarkt
De Markt
Friese Streekmarkt
Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord

Hotels in Appelscha

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Appelscha

Restaurants in Appelscha

18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bospaviljoen Appelscha
Brasserie de Roggeberg
By Bouma
Chinees chi sang
De Appelsche Hof
De Drentse Weelde
De Posthoorn
Eetcafé Het Wapen van Hoogersmilde
Eetcafé Hulst
Eethuis Aekingerzand
Golden Wok Palace Smilde
Herberg het Volle leven
La Piazza
Leafs
Mevlana Döner Kebab
Pizzeria Appelscha
Restaurant De Bosberg
Woods pannenkoek & Co

Cafes in Appelscha

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakker Berghuis
Cafetaria de Reeënwissel
De Bosch Spot
Het Kompas
Rustpunt Melkveebedrijf De Broodhoek
Rustpunt Woonzorgboerderij de Flint
Theeschenkerij OlmenEs

Theatres in Appelscha

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Openluchttheater de Koele

Zoos in Appelscha

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hertenkamp

Theme Parks in Appelscha

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Duinen Zathe

Dentists in Appelscha

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tandartspraktijk Klijntunte J P C

Veterinaries in Appelscha

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dierenartsenpraktijk Appelscha
NL #1461646263

Gas Stations in Appelscha

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Argos Hoogersmilde
AVIA XPress Appelscha
Esso Express
Shell
TanQyou Appelscha

Shopping Malls in Appelscha

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Winkelcentrum Appelscha

Golf Courses in Appelscha

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golfpark De Hildenberg

Breweries in Appelscha

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierbrouwerij Maallust
Brouwerij Horeca Service
Jonge Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Appelscha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Appelscha

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Twente AirportENSMedium Airport
Ameland Airport Ballum-Small Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
De Voorst Glidersite-Small Airport
Drachten Airfield-Small Airport
Hoogeveen Airfield-Small Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Oostwold Airfield-Small Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center-Small Airport
Salland Glider Field-Small Airport
Stadskanaal Airfield-Small Airport
Teuge Airport-Small Airport
Veendam Glidersite-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Appelscha

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dagbesteding - Praktijk/Atelier Ilona Molenaar
Gezinskliniek De Borch
Kliniek Vossenloo
UMCG Beatrixoord

Churches & Religious Organizations in Appelscha

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
K.C. DE SCHAKEL
Kerkelijk Centrum “De Schutse“
Koepelkerk
Pelgrimskapel Fochteloo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam

🇳🇱 About The Netherlands

Capital Amsterdam
Population 17,231,017
Area 41,526 km²
GDP (USD) $1,135,475,867,551
GDP per capita $63,516
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Internet users 97.0%
Urban population 95.3%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Dutch
Calling code +31
TLD .nl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in The Netherlands

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag
Apr 27 King's Day Koningsdag
May 5 Liberation Day Bevrijdingsdag
May 14 Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag
May 24 Pentecost Eerste Pinksterdag
May 25 Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tweede Kerstdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Appelscha

What is the population of Appelscha?

Appelscha has a population of 4,035 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 224 people per square mile, spread across 18.0 square miles.

Is Appelscha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Appelscha?

Appelscha has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 11.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Appelscha?

There are 323 business establishments in the area.

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