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Gerkesklooster, The Netherlands
Friesland · The Netherlands
Gerkesklooster is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 730. Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 730 |
| Population Density | 74 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2379°, 6.2037° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Friesland |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.5 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,808 |
About Gerkesklooster
Gerkesklooster is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 730. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.
Income: Gerkesklooster vs The Netherlands
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Income
| Median HH Income | $56,808 |
| 24% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 58 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Gerkesklooster
Gerkesklooster 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.2379°N, 6.2037°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Gerkesklooster has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Gerkesklooster
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBS De Claercamp | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Gerkesklooster
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grolloo Radio | americana, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noord | nieuws, regio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| zendpiraat | folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV NOF radio | local radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio n31 | piraat, the best of 80's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Lokale Omroep Ameland | local news, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omroep Assen | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Regio FM | local news, local radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| De Vrolijke Snuiters | 24/7, various music | MP3 192 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 | |
| Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Gerkesklooster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 't Fiskershúske | ||||
| 1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum | ||||
| Blik Trommel en Oudheden Museum | ||||
| Borg & Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum Nienoord | ||||
| Botanische Tuin De Kruidhof | ||||
| Coendersborch | ||||
| De Rode Pannen | ||||
| Domies Toen | ||||
| Fogelsanghstate | ||||
| Gevangenismuseum | ||||
| IJstijdenmuseum | ||||
| Iwema Steenhuis | ||||
| Kollumer Museum Mr. Andreae | ||||
| Kostuummuseum De Gouden Leeuw | ||||
| Kunstcentrum De Ploeg | ||||
| Landbouw- en streekmuseum 't Rieuw | ||||
| Landbouwmuseum 'de Brink' | ||||
| LEGiO Museum | ||||
| Mensinge | ||||
| Molenmuseum De Eendracht | ||||
| museum 'Het Joodse Schooltje' | ||||
| Museum De Schierstins | ||||
| Museum Dokkum | ||||
| Museum Drachten | ||||
| Museum Farm | ||||
| Museum Havezate Mensinge | ||||
| Museum Kinderwereld | ||||
| Museum Wierdenland | ||||
| Museumboerderij Ot en Sien | ||||
| Museumdrukkerij IJzer & Lood | ||||
| Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg | ||||
| Observeum | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum De Sûkerei | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs | ||||
| RariteitenKabinet Gribus | ||||
| Schatkoamer Ollerom | ||||
| Schelpenmuseum Paal 14 | ||||
| Scherjon's Klompenmuseum | ||||
| Streekmusuem Opsterland | ||||
| Verhildersum Estate | ||||
| Victory Museum | ||||
| Visserijmuseum Zoutkamp | ||||
| Vlasmuseum | ||||
| Werelderfgoedcentrum (WEC) Waddenzee |
Libraries in Gerkesklooster
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Beetsterzwaag | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Buitenpost | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Westereen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Dokkum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Drachten | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Gorredijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Grijpskerk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Grootegast | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Haulerwijk | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Jubbega | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kollum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Leek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Marum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oldehove | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oosterwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Roden | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Schiermonnikoog | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Surhuisterveen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ureterp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zuidhorn | 0.0 | |||||
| dbieb Burgum | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gerkesklooster
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markt Raadhuisplein | |||||
| Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord | |||||
| Waddenmarkt | |||||
| Weekmarkt Gorredijk |
Cafes in Gerkesklooster
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gerkesklooster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierbrouwerij Maallust |
Airports Near Gerkesklooster
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | Large Airport |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | LWR | Medium Airport |
| Ameland Airport Ballum | — | Small Airport |
| Borkum Airport | BMK | Small Airport |
| De Voorst Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Drachten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoogeveen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Royal Dutch Aerospace Center | — | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gerkesklooster
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gereformeerde Kerk | |
| Hervormde Gemeente |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Gerkesklooster?
Gerkesklooster has a population of 730 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.
Is Gerkesklooster 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 Gerkesklooster?
Gerkesklooster 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 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Gerkesklooster?
There are 58 business establishments in the area.