All Countries
Waskemeer, The Netherlands
Friesland · The Netherlands
Waskemeer is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 550. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Waskemeer, The Netherlands
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 550 |
| Population Density | 31 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.0568°, 6.2800° |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | 🇳🇱 The Netherlands |
| State / Province | Friesland |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.0 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,808 |
About Waskemeer
Waskemeer is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 550. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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.
Income: Waskemeer vs The Netherlands
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,808 |
| 24% below The Netherlands avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 44 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Waskemeer
Waskemeer 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 | 52.0°F |
| 4% below The Netherlands avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.0568°N, 6.2800°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Amsterdam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 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) | 3.3 in |
Waskemeer has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.0").
Radio Stations near Waskemeer
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grolloo Radio | americana, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Echtepiraten.nl | echtepiraten, etherpiraten | MP3 192 kbps | |
| zendpiraat | folk music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noord | nieuws, regio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV NOF radio | local radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Baars classic Rock | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RSO radio | community radio - seniors, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTV Drenthe | adult contemporary, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OOG Radio | local radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Esperando | — | 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 n31 | piraat, the best of 80's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| VechtdalNL | — | 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 | |
| Tirolia-Express | internet radio, schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Olympia Radio | piratenhits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| DZB Dance Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Station amg | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Waskemeer
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blik Trommel en Oudheden Museum | ||||
| Borg & Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum Nienoord | ||||
| Botanische Tuin De Kruidhof | ||||
| Coendersborch | ||||
| De Rode Pannen | ||||
| Fogelsanghstate | ||||
| Gevangenismuseum | ||||
| Heksenmuseum de Heksehoeve | ||||
| IJstijdenmuseum | ||||
| Iwema Steenhuis | ||||
| Kloostermuseum | ||||
| Kollumer Museum Mr. Andreae | ||||
| Kostuummuseum De Gouden Leeuw | ||||
| Landbouw- en streekmuseum 't Rieuw | ||||
| Landbouwmuseum 'de Brink' | ||||
| LEGiO Museum | ||||
| Mensinge | ||||
| museum 'Het Joodse Schooltje' | ||||
| Museum De Proefkolonie | ||||
| Museum Drachten | ||||
| Museum Havezate Mensinge | ||||
| Museum Kinderwereld | ||||
| Museum Valse Kunst | ||||
| Museumboerderij Ot en Sien | ||||
| Museumdrukkerij IJzer & Lood | ||||
| Nationaal Vlechtmuseum | ||||
| Oermuseum | ||||
| Oold Ark | ||||
| Open Science Hub “De Melkweg” | ||||
| Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet | ||||
| Stoommachine 'De Toekomst' | ||||
| Streekmusuem Opsterland | ||||
| Victory Museum | ||||
| Zeemuseum Miramar |
Libraries in Waskemeer
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Aduard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Aduard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beetsterzwaag | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Beilen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Buitenpost | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Westereen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Diever | 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 Noordwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Norg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Norg | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oldehove | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Oosterwolde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Peize | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Peize | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Roden | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Surhuisterveen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Ureterp | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zuidhorn | 0.0 | |||||
| Bosbieb | 0.0 | |||||
| Groninger Forum Vinkhuizen | 0.0 | |||||
| Groninger Forum Vinkhuizen | 0.0 | |||||
| OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk | 0.0 | |||||
| OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Waskemeer
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friese Streekmarkt | |||||
| Markt Raadhuisplein | |||||
| Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord | |||||
| Weekmarkt Gorredijk |
Cafes in Waskemeer
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Waskemeer
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bierbrouwerij Maallust |
Airports Near Waskemeer
11 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 |
| Salland Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Veendam Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Waskemeer
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dagbesteding - Praktijk/Atelier Ilona Molenaar |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Waskemeer
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hervormde Gemeente Donkerbroek - Haule |
Quick Facts
🇳🇱 About The Netherlands
Public Holidays in The Netherlands
11 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Waskemeer.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Waskemeer
What is the population of Waskemeer?
Waskemeer has a population of 550 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 18.0 square miles.
Is Waskemeer 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 Waskemeer?
Waskemeer 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 Waskemeer?
There are 44 business establishments in the area.