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Lemmer, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Lemmer is a small city in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 10,050. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
10,050 Population 209/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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People

Population10,050
Density209/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population10,050
Population Density209 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates52.8462°, 5.7091°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation50.4 inches (1,280 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Lemmer

Lemmer is a small city in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 10,050. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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.

The median household income in Lemmer is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 804 business establishments.

Income: Lemmer vs The Netherlands

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)804

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Lemmer

Lemmer 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
Lemmer 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 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below The Netherlands avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.4 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates52.8462°N, 5.7091°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 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 M4.7 144 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 141 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 131 km
Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 94 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 80 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 84 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 123 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 138 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 139 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 150 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 147 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 143 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 89 km
May 7, 1996 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany M3.4 141 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 94 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 91 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 144 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 88 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 84 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°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) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Lemmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Lemmer

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zuyderzee Lyceum - - - -
Basisschool Tweespan - - - -
IKC De Arke - - - -
Daltonschool Sint Jozef - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lemmer

40 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
Hot radio Classics local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Baars classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 320 kbps
RTV NOF radio local radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Seagull album, alternative MP3 128 kbps
Grunn FM pop, streektaal MP3 192 kbps
Zwartewater FM - MP3 128 kbps
XerosRadio Top 40 top 40 AAC
Urk FM christian, preaching MP3 128 kbps
Omroep Zilt - MP3 320 kbps
4EverRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Dedimusic - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Seabreeze - MP3 192 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Spannenburg - MP3 192 kbps
HoornRadio community radio, local news MP3 192 kbps
Ideaal FM hits, oldies MP3 192 kbps
RHYTHM 21 ZWOLLE dance, dutch MP3 320 kbps
NixxFM 00s, 80s MP3 192 kbps
Rob Stenders stream - MP3 192 kbps
FlevoZiekenOmroep (FZO) AACPLUS stream various pop hits oldies easylistening nederlands top40 nederlandstalig hollands dutch hospitalradio ziekenomroep AAC 160 kbps
FlevoZiekenOmroep (FZO) MP3 stream various pop hits oldies easylistening nederlands top40 nederlandstalig hollands dutch hospitalradio ziekenomroep MP3 160 kbps
RTV794 classical MP3
Loeradio local radio OGG 128 kbps
TraxxRadio 24/7, 60's MP3 192 kbps
Radio Lelystad local news, local radio MP3
FlevoZiekenOmroep (HLS audio) music AAC 52 kbps
Hitradio 038 00's, 2020s MP3 320 kbps
Radio Regenboog alternative, dutch MP3 192 kbps
Food and Lounge bossanova, chillout MP3 128 kbps
Lokale Omroep Dronten (107.4 FM) 24/7, local news MP3 320 kbps
Station amg classic hits, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
Radio Emmeloord - MP3 192 kbps
Urk FM geestelijk misc MP3 128 kbps
DZB Dance Radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Lemmer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Acantus
Aldheidskeamer Uldrik Bottema
Batavus Fietsmuseum
Bierbrouwerij Us Heit
Commandopost Grou
Duikmuseum Lemmer
Epemastate
Erf29
Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis Museum
Fietselfstedentocht
Fries Scheepvaart Museum
Ir. D.F. Wouda-gemaal
Modelspoor Museum
Molenhuis De Jager
Museum 't Oude Raadhuis
Museum De Tiid
Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Joure
Museum Nagele
Museum Schokland
Nationaal Openbaar Vervoermuseum
Oudheidskamer Lemster Fiifgea
Puzzelmuseum
Skerven fan 'e Skar
Speelgoedmuseum De Boerepleats
Stadhuis Sloten Museum Stedhûs Sleat
Stadsmuseum CHC Vollenhove
Tony Leenes's Indian Motorcycle Museum

Libraries in Lemmer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Akkrum0.0
Bibliotheek Balk0.0
Bibliotheek Bolsward0.0
Bibliotheek Heerenveen0.0
Bibliotheek Joure0.0
Bibliotheek Lemmer0.0
Bibliotheek Noordoostpolder0.0
Bibliotheek Sneek0.0
Bibliotheek Urk0.0
Bibliotheek Vollenhove0.0
dbieb Grou0.0
Dorpsbibliotheek De Wachtkamer0.0

Farmers Markets in Lemmer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
markt heerenveen

Hotels in Lemmer

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Iselmar
Hotel Lemmer

Restaurants in Lemmer

14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akira Sushi
Beachclub Lemmer
Brasserie No. 14
Centrum
De Specerij
Fem aan het Dok
Hier is 't
La Gondola
Panda Lemmer
peppers
Pizza Lovers
Pizzeria Delizia
Snackbar De Schans
Wildeman

Cafes in Lemmer

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe De Held van '63
De Eerste Aanleg
De oude sluis

Dentists in Lemmer

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinics
Tandartspraktijk Lemmer Centrum

Veterinaries in Lemmer

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dierenartsenpraktijk Zuid West-Friesland

Bus Stations in Lemmer

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lemmer Busstation

Gas Stations in Lemmer

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bootstankstelle Jachthaven Friese Hoek
BP Lemmer
Jachthaven Lemmer Binnen
Tamoil
Tank S Lemmer Noord
Tank S Lemmer Zuid
Texaco Xpress

Gyms in Lemmer

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NL #5961329287
Yoga Sjoukje

Breweries in Lemmer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
De Friese Bierbrouwerij BV

Stadiums & Teams in Lemmer

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lemmer

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Wolfskamer Wintersport 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lemmer

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Lelystad AirportLEYMedium Airport
Ameland Airport Ballum-Small Airport
De Voorst Glidersite-Small Airport
Drachten Airfield-Small Airport
Hilversum Airfield-Small Airport
Middenmeer Airfield-Small Airport
Noordkop Glidersite-Small Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center-Small Airport
Salland Glider Field-Small Airport
Soesterberg Glidersite-Small Airport
Teuge Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Lemmer

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
De Linde
Recoverix Gym

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Lemmer

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station)Cultural1998

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lemmer

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Apostolisch Genootschap
Eben-Haëzer
Hervormde Kerk
Nieuw-Apostoliche kerk Lemmer
Rehobot
Sint Willibrorduskerk

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Lemmer

Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station)
Cultural · inscribed 1998
The Wouda Pumping Station at Lemmer in the province of Friesland opened in 1920. It is the largest steam-pumping station ever built and is still in operation. It represents the high point of the contribution made by Netherlands engineers and architects in prot...

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 Lemmer

What is the population of Lemmer?

Lemmer has a population of 10,050 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.

Is Lemmer 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 Lemmer?

Lemmer 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 Lemmer?

There are 804 business establishments in the area.

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