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Glimmen, The Netherlands

Groningen · The Netherlands

Glimmen is a small town in Groningen, The Netherlands with a population of 1,065. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,065 Population 99/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$69,768 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$69,768 median income

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About Glimmen

Glimmen

Glimmen is a village in the northeastern Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Groningen, about 10 kilometres from the city. It had a population of around 1,342 in 2021. The river Drentsche Aa flows past the village, nearby the Huis te Glimmen, a stately home on the site.

People

Population1,065
Density99/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,768

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,065
Population Density99 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates53.1392°, 6.6292°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceGroningen
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$69,768

About Glimmen

Glimmen is a small town in The Netherlands (Groningen) with a population of 1,065. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 Glimmen is $69,768, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Glimmen vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$69,768
7% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Glimmen

Glimmen 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
Glimmen 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 16 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

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates53.1392°N, 6.6292°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 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 M4.7 115 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 113 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 135 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 26 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 126 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 128 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 109 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 127 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 24 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 30 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 114 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 28 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 19 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 88 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 35 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 146 km
Jun 7, 2006 Germany M2.9 143 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 19 km
May 9, 2006 7 km SE of Velen, Germany M2.8 146 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Glimmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Glimmen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Buitenschool - - - -
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Radio Stations near Glimmen

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grolloo Radio americana, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radio Continu classics, dutch MP3 192 kbps
Echtepiraten.nl echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 192 kbps
HITZZZ!! deutsch, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
zendpiraat folk music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Noord nieuws, regio MP3 192 kbps
Piratenpower country music, duits MP3 192 kbps
RTV Drenthe adult contemporary, regional MP3 192 kbps
RSO radio community radio - seniors, local radio MP3 192 kbps
OOG Radio local radio MP3
Gigant FM dutch music, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
Hete Hits - MP3 256 kbps
Music from earth dutch music, various music MP3 320 kbps
Planet 90 90's, dance MP3 192 kbps
Tirolia-Express internet radio, schlager MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Eemsdelta contemporary MP3 320 kbps
Radio Calypso oldies, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Golfbreker - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Esperando - MP3 192 kbps
firma lomp en onbenullig echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 128 kbps
Olympia Radio piratenhits MP3 320 kbps
De Vrolijke Snuiters 24/7, various music MP3 192 kbps
DZB Dance Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Hitgolfradio.nl piraten, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream - AAC+ 64 kbps
Regio FM local news, local radio MP3 256 kbps
Omroep Assen - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Glimmen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Hoeske van Thais Joaptje
Bommel en Tom Poes museum
Borg & Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum Nienoord
C+B Museum
De Bierumer School
De Rode Pannen
De Ster
De Weem
Dorpsmuseum De Kluis
Drents Museum
Drents Museum
Fraeylemaborg
Gevangenismuseum
Groninger Museum
Groninger Museum
Heksenmuseum de Heksehoeve
Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork
Hunebedcentrum
Internationaal Klompenmuseum
Kloostermuseum
Kostuummuseum De Gouden Leeuw
Kunstcentrum De Ploeg
Kunsthal
Mensinge
museum 'Het Joodse Schooltje'
Museum "De Wachter"
Museum aan de A
Museum De Buitenplaats
Museum Farm
Museum GGZ Drenthe
Museum Havezate Mensinge
Museum Kinderwereld
Museum Mohlmann
Museum Stad Appingedam
Museum Vosbergen
Museum Wierdenland
Nationaal Busmuseum
Noord-Nederlands Trein & Tram Museum
Politiepettenmuseum
Reitdiep
Stichting Kinderboek Cultuurbezit
Stoottroepen museum
Storyworld
Synagoge Groningen
University Museum
Veenkoloniaal museum
Verhildersum Estate
Wall House #2

Libraries in Glimmen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Afhaalpunt Baflo0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Aduard0.0
Bibliotheek Aduard0.0
Bibliotheek Appingedam0.0
Bibliotheek Assen0.0
Bibliotheek Bedum0.0
Bibliotheek Bedum0.0
Bibliotheek Borger0.0
Bibliotheek Dr. A. Jacobs College0.0
Bibliotheek Gieten0.0
Bibliotheek Haren0.0
Bibliotheek Haren0.0
Bibliotheek Harkstede0.0
Bibliotheek Harkstede0.0
Bibliotheek Hoogezand0.0
Bibliotheek Loppersum0.0
Bibliotheek Middelstum0.0
Bibliotheek Noordbroek0.0
Bibliotheek Norg0.0
Bibliotheek Norg0.0
Bibliotheek Oldehove0.0
Bibliotheek Peize0.0
Bibliotheek Peize0.0
Bibliotheek Roden0.0
Bibliotheek Rolde0.0
Bibliotheek Siddeburen0.0
Bibliotheek Slochteren0.0
Bibliotheek Slochteren0.0
Bibliotheek Vries0.0
Bibliotheek Winsum0.0
Bibliotheek Zuidbroek0.0
Bibliotheek Zuidhorn0.0
Bibliotheek Zuidlaren0.0
Bosbieb0.0
Central Medical Library0.0
Central Medical Library0.0
Forum Bibliotheek0.0
Forum Bibliotheek0.0
Forumbibliotheek0.0
Forumbibliotheek0.0
Forumbibliotheek De Wijert0.0
Forumbibliotheek De Wijert0.0
Forumbibliotheek Ten Boer0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Beijum0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Beijum0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Lewenborg0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Lewenborg0.0
Groninger Forum Vinkhuizen0.0
Groninger Forum Vinkhuizen0.0
Hanze Library0.0
Hanze Library0.0
Hunebedcentrum Bibliotheek0.0
Kunst & Vrijheid0.0
OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk0.0
OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Eelde0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Eelde0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Veendam0.0
UB Zernike0.0
UB Zernike0.0
University Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Glimmen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asser warenmarkt
Dorpsplein
Maandagmarkt
Ommelander Markt
Ommelander Markt
Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord
Vismarkt
Weekmarkt Zuidlaren

Cafes in Glimmen

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Landing
De Blankehoeve
Paviljoen Appelbergen

Castles in Glimmen

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Huis te Glimmen

Gas Stations in Glimmen

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell Witte Molen
TotalEnergies De Punt

Golf Courses in Glimmen

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Noord-Nederlandse Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Glimmen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierbrouwerij Maallust
Brouwerij Martinus
Brouwerij Martinus
Pivo
Pivo
Plattelandsbrouwerij Het Zotte Kalf

Stadiums & Teams in Glimmen

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Airports Near Glimmen

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Alte Ems Airfield-Small Airport
Baltrum AirportBMRSmall Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
Dankern Airfield-Small Airport
De Voorst Glidersite-Small Airport
Drachten Airfield-Small Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen-Small Airport
Hoogeveen Airfield-Small Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Meppen Air Base-Small Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oostwold Airfield-Small Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center-Small Airport
Salland Glider Field-Small Airport
Stadskanaal Airfield-Small Airport
Veendam Glidersite-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Glimmen

4 treatment centers.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Glimmen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
GKV Onnen
Trefpuntkerk

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 Glimmen

What is the population of Glimmen?

Glimmen has a population of 1,065 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

Is Glimmen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $69,768, 7% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Glimmen?

Glimmen 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 Glimmen?

There are 85 business establishments in the area.

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