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Winschoten, The Netherlands

Groningen · The Netherlands

Winschoten is a small city in Groningen, The Netherlands with a population of 18,506. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
18,506 Population 2,154/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
44.5 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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People

Population18,506
Density2,154/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,768

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population18,506
Population Density2,154 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates53.1442°, 7.0347°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceGroningen
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,130 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.1 inches (28 cm)
Median Household Income$69,768

About Winschoten

Winschoten is a small city in The Netherlands (Groningen) with a population of 18,506. 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 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Winschoten is $69,768, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,480 business establishments.

Income: Winschoten vs The Netherlands

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,480

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Winschoten

Winschoten has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 799 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.5°C / 37°F 0.1° / 4.9° 67.3
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 0.4° / 5.8° 51.6
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8.9° 51.0
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 4.1° / 13.7° 41.7
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17.1° 54.8
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20° 71.3
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13.1° / 22.1° 81.8
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.4° 81.1
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.8° 83.7
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 7.3° / 14.2° 72.4
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F 3.7° / 8.9° 69.1
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 1.1° / 5.6° 73.3
Winschoten 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 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 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 Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density2,154/sq mi
Coordinates53.1442°N, 7.0347°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

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 M4.7 102 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 100 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 109 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 41 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 112 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 114 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 95 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 116 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 40 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 29 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 100 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 41 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 52 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 64 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 27 km
Jun 7, 2006 Germany M2.9 137 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 45 km
May 9, 2006 7 km SE of Velen, Germany M2.8 143 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 139 km
Apr 15, 2006 6 km N of Haltern am See, Germany M2.7 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Winschoten has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Winschoten

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OBS de Kleine Dollard
Onderwijs Zorg Centrum De Stuwe
Bladergroenschool
CBS De Vossenburcht
CBS Maranatha
RKBS St. Vitus
Dollard College Pontis Winschoten
De Waterlelie
OBS De Tweemaster
OBS Beukenlaan
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Radio Stations near Winschoten

32 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grolloo Radio americana, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) (DE) pop, regional radio MP3
Radio Continu classics, dutch 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
OOG Radio local radio MP3
RSO radio community radio - seniors, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Hete Hits MP3 256 kbps
RTV Drenthe adult contemporary, regional MP3 192 kbps
Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream AAC+ 64 kbps
Olympia Radio piratenhits MP3 320 kbps
Radio Nordseewelle (DE) MP3
Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) (DE) pop, regional radio MP3
Radio Nordseewelle (new) MP3
Wattwerker (DE) MP3 128 kbps
Prog Rock Station - laut.fm (DE) progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker MP3 128 kbps
New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) new wave MP3 128 kbps
New Wave (RU) поп-музыка MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio (DE) alternative, pop MP3 192 kbps
Regio FM local news, local radio MP3 256 kbps
firma lomp en onbenullig echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 128 kbps
De Vrolijke Snuiters 24/7, various music MP3 192 kbps
Hitgolfradio.nl piraten, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Tirolia-Express internet radio, schlager MP3 192 kbps
Planet 90 90's, dance MP3 192 kbps
Radio Esperando MP3 192 kbps
Radio Golfbreker MP3 192 kbps
Radio Calypso oldies, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Eemsdelta contemporary MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Winschoten

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Hoeske van Opoe Iet
Buddelschiff-Museum
Bunkermuseum
Dat Otto Huus
De Bierumer School
Fraeylemaborg
Gemaal De Hoogte
Historische werkplaats
Hunebedcentrum
Kaarsenmakerij
Kapiteinswoning
Kinderwagenmuseum
Klokkengieterijmuseum Heiligerlee
Kunsthal
Maritimes Museum
Museum Archeologische Vondsten
Museum de Oude Wolden
Museum Mohlmann
Museum Slaait'nhoes
Museum Stad Appingedam
Museum Stoomgemaal Winschoten
Museumgemaal Cremer
Museumkazerne SOB
Museums-Feuerschiff Amrumbank
Museumspoorlijn STAR
MuzeeAquarium
Noord-Nederlands Trein & Tram Museum
Oorlogshistorie 1940-1945
Politiepettenmuseum
Poppentheater & Museum
Restaurant Slaait'nhoes
Slag bij Heiligerlee
Speelgoedmuseum
Synagogaal Museum
Terra Mora
Tractor & Werktuigen Museum Jan Drenthe
Veenkoloniaal museum
Vestingmuseum
Vestingmuseum Bad Nieuweschans
Visserijmuseum Termunterzijl

Libraries in Winschoten

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Afhaalpunt Bad Nieuweschans0.0
Bibliotheek Appingedam0.0
Bibliotheek Bellingwolde0.0
Bibliotheek Blijham0.0
Bibliotheek Borger0.0
Bibliotheek Finsterwolde0.0
Bibliotheek Midwolda0.0
Bibliotheek Musselkanaal0.0
Bibliotheek Nieuwe Pekela0.0
Bibliotheek Noordbroek0.0
Bibliotheek Onstwedde0.0
Bibliotheek Oude Pekela0.0
Bibliotheek Oude Schans0.0
Bibliotheek Siddeburen0.0
Bibliotheek Slochteren0.0
Bibliotheek Slochteren0.0
Bibliotheek Spijk0.0
Bibliotheek Stadskanaal0.0
Bibliotheek Vlagtwedde0.0
Bibliotheek Winschoten0.0
Bibliotheek Zuidbroek0.0
Hunebedcentrum Bibliotheek0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Veendam0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Winschoten

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maandagmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Borssum
Wochenmarkt Bunde

Hotels in Winschoten

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Hotel Winschoten
Moeke Breughel
Victoria

Restaurants in Winschoten

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ali Baba Winschoten
Backhuys
Bodega y Tapas
Brasserie-Restaurant 't Stadshuys
China You-Yi
De Tellerlikker
Desperado
Gastrobar MOOD
Harbour Jazz Club
Indrapoera
Makedonia
Moeke Breughel
Pizzeria Ristorante Bellissima
Pizzeria Ristorante Gepetto
Pizzeria Ristorante O' Sole Mio
Roegh Stadscafe
Sahara
Smederij 1872
Sushi Watami
Victoria
Vishandel Chris Lich
Ying Ping

Cafes in Winschoten

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Theetuin Tusschenwegen

Theatres in Winschoten

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cultuurhuis De Klinker
Harbour Jazzclub Winschoten
Natuurtheater

Zoos in Winschoten

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hertenkamp
Kinderboerderij Bovenburen

Clinics in Winschoten

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dignis
Jonx
Lentis

Dentists in Winschoten

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrum voor Tandzorg
Prothesepraktijk de Venne
Tandarts R. Jalink

Train Stations in Winschoten

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Winschoten

Bus Stations in Winschoten

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Winschoten

Gas Stations in Winschoten

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso Express
Fieten Olie
NL #49819944
OK Winschoten
Shell station Hoogebrug
Shell Station Parkzicht
Tamoil
Tango Winschoten

Banks in Winschoten

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASN Bank
Rabobank

Shopping Malls in Winschoten

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

't Rond

Gyms in Winschoten

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ron Haans 24/7 Fitnesscentrum Winschoten
Ultimate Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Winschoten

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Winschoten

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Wittmundhafen Air BaseMedium Airport
Alte Ems AirfieldSmall Airport
Baltrum AirportBMRSmall Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
Brockzetel Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dankern AirfieldSmall Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-PapenburgSmall Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-LingenSmall Airport
Hoogeveen AirfieldSmall Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Langeoog AirportLGOSmall Airport
Meppen Air BaseSmall Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oostwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Salland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Stadskanaal AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Veendam GlidersiteSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Winschoten

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptisten Gemeente 't Venster Winschoten
Chr. Geref. Kerk
Evangelisch Lutherse kerk
Evangelische gemeente Immanuel
Leger des Heils
Marktpleinkerk
Sint Vituskerk
Vennekerk
Voormalige synagoge
Vredeskerk
Vrije Evangelische Gemeente Winschoten

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 Winschoten

What is the population of Winschoten?

Winschoten has a population of 18,506 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 2,154 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Winschoten 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 Winschoten?

Winschoten 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 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Winschoten?

There are 1,480 business establishments in the area.

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