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West-Terschelling, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

West-Terschelling is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 2,525. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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2,525 Population 261/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About West-Terschelling

West-Terschelling

West-Terschelling is the largest village on Terschelling in the province Friesland, the Netherlands. It had a population of around 2,602 in January 2017.

People

Population2,525
Density261/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population2,525
Population Density261 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates53.3591°, 5.2148°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation31.3 inches (795 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About West-Terschelling

West-Terschelling is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 2,525. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in West-Terschelling is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 202 business establishments.

Income: West-Terschelling vs The Netherlands

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)202

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

West-Terschelling experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below The Netherlands avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates53.3591°N, 5.2148°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 88 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 95 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 88 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 102 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 114 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 102 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 111 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 94 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 102 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 96 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 91 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 102 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 98 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 110 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 79 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in

West-Terschelling has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near West-Terschelling

14 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
XerosRadio Top 40 top 40 AAC
Grunn FM pop, streektaal MP3 192 kbps
Radio Seagull album, alternative MP3 128 kbps
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
Radio Texel local music, local news MP3 192 kbps
Coastline 00s, 20s MP3 128 kbps
Dedimusic MP3 320 kbps
4EverRadio MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Zilt MP3 320 kbps
Radio Seabreeze MP3 192 kbps

Museums in West-Terschelling

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bezoekerscentrum, expeditieschip van Willem Barentsz
Bunker Museum Terschelling
Bunkermuseum WN 12H
Centrum voor Natuur en Landschap & Zeeaquarium
Gemeentemuseum Het Hannemahuis
Informatiecentrum De Noordwester
Museum 't Behouden Huys
Museum Tromp's Huys
Witte Swaen
Wrakkenmuseum

Libraries in West-Terschelling

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Harlingen0.0
Bibliotheek Terschelling0.0
Bibliotheek Vlieland0.0

Hotels in West-Terschelling

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bornholm
Hotel Buren
Hotel Schylge
Landal West Terschelling
Oepkes
WestCord ApartHotel Boschrijck
WestCord townhall

Restaurants in West-Terschelling

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brandaris
De Heksenketel
De Richel
De Zee
El Mundo
Flaman
Fratelli
Het Amsterdamsche koffijhuis
Isola Bella
La Boya
Nap
Proeflokaal West
Raadscafé
Snackbar de Wigwam
Storm
Strandpaviljoen de Walvis
Zeezicht

Cafes in West-Terschelling

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Koffiehuis Het Wakend Oog

Dentists in West-Terschelling

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

J.F. Nater

Bus Stations in West-Terschelling

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

West-Terschelling, Haven

Gyms in West-Terschelling

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Feel Fit

Breweries in West-Terschelling

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fortuna Vlieland
Het Brouwdok

Airports Near West-Terschelling

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air StationDHRMedium Airport
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Ameland Airport BallumSmall Airport
De Voorst GlidersiteSmall Airport
Middenmeer AirfieldSmall Airport
Noordkop GlidersiteSmall Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace CenterSmall Airport
Slootdorp GlidersiteSmall Airport
Texel International AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in West-Terschelling

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
postnl

Churches & Religious Organizations in West-Terschelling

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Westerkerk

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 West-Terschelling

What is the population of West-Terschelling?

West-Terschelling has a population of 2,525 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 261 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

Is West-Terschelling 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 West-Terschelling?

West-Terschelling has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.

How is the job market in West-Terschelling?

There are 202 business establishments in the area.

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