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Leeuwarden, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Leeuwarden is a large city in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 124,481. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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124,481 Population 3,841/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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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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People

Population124,481
Density3,841/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population124,481
Population Density3,841 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates53.2027°, 5.8097°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden is a large city in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 124,481. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 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 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Leeuwarden is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 212 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.

Income: Leeuwarden vs The Netherlands

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)212

Business (County)

Restaurants96
Healthcare8
Retail33

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F -2.3° / 10.1° 73.3
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F -1.6° / 11.8° 81.4
Mar 6.5°C / 44°F -0.1° / 14.8° 58.5
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 1.9° / 17.9° 49.8
May 12.6°C / 55°F 5.7° / 21° 61.8
Jun 16.9°C / 62°F 10.1° / 26.9° 73.0
Jul 18°C / 64°F 12.7° / 27.4° 80.5
Aug 18.9°C / 66°F 13.4° / 26.4° 66.2
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 9.8° / 24.9° 72.9
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 5.4° / 18.4° 96.8
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F 0.6° / 14.2° 84.8
Dec 5.1°C / 41°F -2° / 10.8° 83.8
Leeuwarden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below The Netherlands avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area32.4 sq mi (83.9 km²)
Population Density3,841/sq mi
Coordinates53.2027°N, 5.8097°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 111 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 109 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 52 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 133 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 149 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 116 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 122 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 65 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 59 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 135 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 56 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 141 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 67 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 56 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 107 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 38 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Leeuwarden has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Leeuwarden

Institution Type Founded Website
Aeres MBO College Visit →
Aeres MBO College Visit →
Aeres MBO College Visit →
Aeres MBO 1&2 College Visit →
Firda Campus College
Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein University Visit →
Kunstacademie Foudgumse school College Visit →
Kunstacademie Friesland College Visit →
Maritieme Academie Harlingen College Visit →
Marne College College
Minerva Academie voor Popcultuur University
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences University Visit →
ROC Friese Poort College
SVPO Hurdegaryp College Visit →
University of Groningen – Campus Fryslân University

Schools in Leeuwarden

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
De Kinderkoepel
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Radio Stations near Leeuwarden

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tukker FM folk, oldies MP3 192 kbps
RADIONL 24/7, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
Joy Radio MP3 192 kbps
Zeilsteen radio MP3 128 kbps
Baars classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 320 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
Lokale Omroep Ameland local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
Radio Seabreeze MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Zilt MP3 320 kbps
4EverRadio MP3 192 kbps
Dedimusic MP3 320 kbps
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Leeuwarden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Andere Museum
1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum
Acantus
Aerden Plaats
Aldheidskeamer Uldrik Bottema
Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate
Bunkermuseum Ameland
Commandopost Grou
Cultuurhistorisch museum Sorgdrager
De mummies van Wiuwert
De Utrecht
Dekemastate
Epemastate
Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis Museum
Fries Landbouwmuseum
Fries Museum
Fries Scheepvaart Museum
Fries Verzetsmuseum
Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden
Huis Van Eysinga
It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut
It Tsiispakhús
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof
Kerkmuseum Jannum
Lancaster-expositie
Landbouw-Juttersmuseum 'Swartwoude'
Maritiem Centrum Abraham Fock
Meijer Motoren Museum
Mineralogisch Museum
Modelspoor Museum
Motormuseum Friesland
Museum Belvédère
Museum de Grutterswinkel
Museum De Schierstins
Museum Dokkum
Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Joure
Museum Warten
Museumhaven Leeuwarden
Natuurcentrum Ameland
Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg
Natuurmuseum Fryslân
Nobels Nostalgisch Museum
OBE
Observeum
Openluchtmuseum De Sûkerei
Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs
Pier Pander Museum
Pier Pandertempel
Poptaslot - Azingastate - Heringastate
Puzzelmuseum
Ruurd Wiersma Hûs
Scherjon's Klompenmuseum
Schoolplatenmuseum
Skûtsjemuseum
Traditiekamer Vliegbasis Leeuwarden
Vuurtoren Ameland

Libraries in Leeuwarden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Akkrum0.0
Bibliotheek Ameland (Hollum)0.0
Bibliotheek Ameland (Nes)0.0
Bibliotheek De Westereen0.0
Bibliotheek Dokkum0.0
Bibliotheek Dronryp0.0
Bibliotheek Hallum0.0
Bibliotheek Heerenveen0.0
Bibliotheek Joure0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Annaparochie0.0
Bibliotheek Sneek0.0
Bibliotheek Wommels0.0
dbieb Burgum0.0
dbieb Grou0.0
dbieb Gytsjerk0.0
dbieb Leeuwarden0.0
dbieb Stiens0.0

Farmers Markets in Leeuwarden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dinsdagmarkt Stiens
markt heerenveen
Weekmarkt

Restaurants in Leeuwarden

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Molen
You-Yi

Cafes in Leeuwarden

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Croissanterie Paris
Snackbuffet het Vliet

Theatres in Leeuwarden

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Koepeltheater

Clinics in Leeuwarden

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZO!

Dentists in Leeuwarden

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tandarts Kruitbosch
Tandartsenpraktijk Oranjewijk

Gas Stations in Leeuwarden

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AVIA XPress Leeuwarden

Gyms in Leeuwarden

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic-Fit
Fit4lady
SportCity
Yoga Samtosa

Breweries in Leeuwarden

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Amelander Bierbrouwerij
Bierbrouwerij Bjuster

Stadiums & Teams in Leeuwarden

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Leeuwarden

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Lelystad AirportLEYMedium Airport
Ameland Airport BallumSmall Airport
De Voorst GlidersiteSmall Airport
Drachten AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoogeveen AirfieldSmall Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace CenterSmall Airport
Salland Glider FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Leeuwarden

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
UPS

Treatment Centers in Leeuwarden

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
De Linde

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leeuwarden

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Messiaanse Gemeente Rehoboth
Nieuw-Apostolische Kerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam

Around Leeuwarden

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 56
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 7
Restaurants 96
Cafes 29
Bars 29
Supermarkets 33
Banks 5
Museums 12
Hotels 12
Libraries 1
Parks 25
Places of Worship 6

Things to See Near Leeuwarden

18 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Geologisch monument
  • • Voormalig Klooster Claercamp
🏖️ Beaches (2)
  • • Naaktstrandje Groene Ster
  • • Zwemplaats Earnewâld
🏰 Castles (3)
  • • Dekemastate
  • • Poptaslot
  • • Schierstins
🖼️ Galleries (7)
  • • Atelierkerk
  • • De Garaazje
  • • Galerie ArtBrut058
  • • Galerie De Roos van Tudor
  • • Peter van der Griend
  • + 2 more
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • IJskelder
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Burgumer Mar - Uitkijktoren
  • • De Houtwiel - Vogelkijkpunt
  • • Rypstjerksterpolder - Uitzichtplateau

🇳🇱 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 Leeuwarden

What is the population of Leeuwarden?

Leeuwarden has a population of 124,481 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 3,841 people per square mile, spread across 32.4 square miles.

Is Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden?

Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden?

There are 212 business establishments in the area, including 96 restaurants and food service locations.

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