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Franeker, The Netherlands
Friesland · The Netherlands
Franeker is a small city in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 12,996. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 12,996 |
| Population Density | 1,604 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.1855°, 5.5412° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Friesland |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.4 inches (1,280 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.9 inches (23 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,808 |
About Franeker
Franeker is a small city in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 12,996. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Franeker vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $56,808 |
| 24% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,040 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Franeker
Franeker has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 883 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.1855°N, 5.5412°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in |
Franeker has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.6").
Schools in Franeker
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBO De Bolder | - | - | - | - |
| OBS De Opslach | - | - | - | - |
| RSG Simon Vestdijk | - | - | - | - |
| It Twalûk | - | - | - | - |
| OBS De Steven | - | - | - | - |
| CSG Anna Maria van Schurman | - | - | - | - |
| CBS De Toermalijn | - | - | - | - |
| Katholieke Basisschool De Kabas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Franeker
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tukker FM | folk, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Joy Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIONL | 24/7, dutch music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zeilsteen radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hot radio Classics | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV NOF radio | local radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| XerosRadio Top 40 | top 40 | AAC | |
| Grunn FM | pop, streektaal | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Seagull | album, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XerosRadio | 60s, 70s | AAC | |
| onverantwoord.com | 24/7, various music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Spannenburg | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dedimusic | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 4EverRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Zilt | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| HoornRadio | community radio, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Seabreeze | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio n31 | piraat, the best of 80's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ideaal FM | hits, oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lokale Omroep Ameland | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Franeker
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerden Plaats | ||||
| Afsluitdijk Wadden Center | ||||
| Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate | ||||
| Bezoekerscentrum, expeditieschip van Willem Barentsz | ||||
| Bierbrouwerij Us Heit | ||||
| De mummies van Wiuwert | ||||
| Dekemastate | ||||
| Epemastate | ||||
| Fietselfstedentocht | ||||
| First Frisian Skating Museum | ||||
| Fries Landbouwmuseum | ||||
| Fries Scheepvaart Museum | ||||
| Gemeentemuseum Het Hannemahuis | ||||
| It Tsiispakhús | ||||
| Jopie Huisman Museum | ||||
| Kazemattenmuseum Kornwerderzand | ||||
| Keatsmuseum | ||||
| Korendragershuisje | ||||
| Kunst-van-Petra | ||||
| Meijer Motoren Museum | ||||
| Modelspoor Museum | ||||
| Molenhuis De Jager | ||||
| Motormuseum Friesland | ||||
| Museum De Tiid | ||||
| Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst | ||||
| Museum Hindeloopen | ||||
| Museum Martena | ||||
| Museum Warkums Erfskip | ||||
| OBE | ||||
| Pier Pandertempel | ||||
| Poptaslot - Azingastate - Heringastate | ||||
| Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium | ||||
| Schoolplatenmuseum | ||||
| Traditiekamer Vliegbasis Leeuwarden | ||||
| Witte Swaen | ||||
| Wrakkenmuseum |
Libraries in Franeker
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Bolsward | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dronryp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Franeker | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Hallum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Harlingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Makkum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Annaparochie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sneek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Wommels | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Workum | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Stiens | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Franeker
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinsdagmarkt Stiens | |||||
| Versmarkt De 3 Ambachten |
Hotels in Franeker
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Franeker
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Franeker
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Franeker
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Franeker
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Franeker
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Franeker
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Franeker
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Franeker
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Franeker
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Friese Bierbrouwerij BV | ||||
| Het Brouwdok |
Stadiums & Teams in Franeker
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Franeker
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Lelystad Airport | LEY | Medium Airport |
| Ameland Airport Ballum | - | Small Airport |
| De Voorst Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Drachten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Middenmeer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Noordkop Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | - | Small Airport |
| Slootdorp Glidersite | - | Small Airport |
| Texel International Airport | - | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Franeker
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Eisinga Planetarium in Franeker | Cultural | 2023 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Franeker
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chr. Geref. Kerk | |
| De Voorhof | |
| Donatuskerk | |
| Doopsgezinde Gemeente | |
| Franciscuskerk | |
| Hervormde kerk | |
| Kerk van Hitzum | |
| Martinikerk | |
| Nicolaaskerk | |
| Rehoboth | |
| Voormalige Vrije Evangelische Gemeente |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Franeker
Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Franeker?
Franeker has a population of 12,996 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 1,604 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.
Is Franeker 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 Franeker?
Franeker has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Franeker?
There are 1,040 business establishments in the area.