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Ełk, Poland
Warmia-Masuria · Poland
Ełk is a mid-size city in Warmia-Masuria, Poland with a population of 55,769. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 55,769 |
| Population Density | 6,877 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.8282°, 22.3647° |
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw |
| Country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| State / Province | Warmia-Masuria |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.6 inches (549 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.4 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,820 |
About Ełk
Ełk is a mid-size city in Poland (Warmia-Masuria) with a population of 55,769. The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet (127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Warsaw.
Income: Ełk vs Poland
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $17,820 |
| 76% below Poland avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 3,346 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Ełk
Ełk has an average annual temperature of 8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below Poland avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8282°N, 22.3647°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in |
Ełk has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Ełk
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ełcki Uniwersytet Trzeciego Wieku | University | - | , |
| Uniwesytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie filia w Ełku | University | - | , |
| Wschodnioeuropejska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych | University | - | , |
| Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Ełk
41 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zespół Szkół Samorządowych | - | - | - | - |
| Zespół Szkół nr 6 im. Macieja Rataja | - | - | - | - |
| Zespół Szkół nr 5 im. Karola Brzostowskiego | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Artystyczna | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa nr 2 im. Danuty Siedzikówny "Inki" | - | - | - | - |
| Zespół Szkół Mechaniczno-Elektrycznych | - | - | - | - |
| I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Stefana Żeromskiego | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa nr 9 im. Jana Pawła II | - | - | - | - |
| Zespół Szkół Samorządowych | - | - | - | - |
| Specjalny Ośrodek Szkolno - Wychowawczy | - | - | - | - |
| Zasadnicza Szkoła Zawodowa nr 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa im. Jana Brzechwy | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa nr 4 im. prof. Władysława Szafera | - | - | - | - |
| Zespół Szkół nr 2 im. Krzysztofa Kamila Baczyńskiego | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa Nr 7 | - | - | - | - |
| Zespół Szkolno-Przedszkolny | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa im. Jana Brzechwy | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa Nr 5 | - | - | - | - |
| LO dla Dorosłych ZDZ | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Policealna "Medyk" | - | - | - | - |
| Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego | - | - | - | - |
| Technikum nr 6 | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa Sportowa nr 6 | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa nr 9 im. Jana Pawła II | - | - | - | - |
| Prywatne Studium Muzyczne | - | - | - | - |
| II Liceum Ogólnokształcące | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Policealna nr 4 | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Policealna nr 5 | - | - | - | - |
| Technikum nr 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Technikum nr 4 | - | - | - | - |
| Technikum nr 5 | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa nr 3 im. Henryka Sienkiewicza | - | - | - | - |
| V Liceum Ogólnokształcące dla dorosłych | - | - | - | - |
| Zasadnicza Szkoła Zawodowa nr 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Branżowa Szkoła I stopnia nr 4 | - | - | - | - |
| Zasadnicza Szkoła Zawodowa nr 8 | - | - | - | - |
| Liceum Ogólnokształcące Zespołu Szkół Samorządowych | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa im. Jana Pawła II | - | - | - | - |
| Speaker school of english | - | - | - | - |
| Prywatna szkoła języków obcych | - | - | - | - |
| Centrum Kształcenia Praktycznego i Ustawicznego | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ełk
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ełk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrum Tradycji Mleczarstwa - Muzeum Mleka | ||||
| Grajewska Izba Historyczna | ||||
| Muzeum Historyczne w Ełku | ||||
| Muzeum Kropli Wody |
Libraries in Ełk
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka - Centrum Informacji i Kultury Gminy Stare Juchy | 0.0 | |||||
| Filia Warmińsko-Mazurskiej Biblioteki Pedagogicznej im. prof. T. Kotarbińskiego w Olsztynie | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna Gminny Grajewo z siedzibą w Rudzie | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Skarżynie | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Świętajnie | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna - fila | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna oddział dla dzieci | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Grajewie | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ełk
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrum Handlowe Bazar | |||||
| Giełda samochodowa | |||||
| Targowisko Miejskie | |||||
| Targowisko Miejskie |
Hotels in Ełk
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ełk
47 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ełk
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ełk
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ełk
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ełk
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ełk
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Ełk
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ełk
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ełk
23 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ełk
7 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ełk
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ełk
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ełk
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ełk
30 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ełk
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ełk
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ełk
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bożykowo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Giże Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Giżycko-Mazury Residence | - | Small Airport |
| Krynice Kolonia | - | Small Airport |
| Lisy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Makosieje Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rostki Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stare Juchy Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Suwałki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Szorce Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zawiszyn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ełk
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| DHL Express | |
| GLS | |
| Poczta Polska | |
| Poczta Polska | |
| Siódemka | |
| UP Ełk 7 | |
| UP Ełk Nr 6 | |
| UP Nr 5 | |
| UPS | |
| Urząd Pocztowy 1 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ełk
31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cerkiew pw. Świętych Apostołów Piotra i Pawła | |
| Cerkiew Św. Apostołów Piotra i Pawła | |
| Kaplica cmentarna | |
| Kaplica domowa | |
| Kaplica domowa | |
| Kaplica domowa | |
| Kaplica domowa | |
| Kaplica filialna | |
| Kaplica Kanoników Regularnych Laterańskich | |
| Kaplica klasztorna | |
| Kaplica klasztorna | |
| Kaplica klasztorna | |
| Kaplica pw. Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej | |
| Kaplica szpitalna | |
| Katedra Świętego Wojciecha | |
| Kościół Ewangelicko-Metodystyczny | |
| Kościół pw. Błogosławionej Karoliny Kózkówny | |
| Kościół pw. Chrystusa Sługi | |
| Kościół pw. Ducha Świętego | |
| Kościół pw. Matki Bożej Królowej Polski |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Ełk
22 places within 15 km
- • Grodzisko w Bajtkowie
- • Grodzisko w Rogalach
- • Plaża Bartosze
- • Plaża gminna
- • Plaża gminna Lepaki Małe
- • Plaża gminna Lepaki Wielkie
- • Plaża gminna w Siedliskach
- + 6 more
- • Pałac w Golubiach
- • Zamek krzyżacki
- • Brzozowa Góra
- • Chojniczka
- • Góra Iwony
- • Leszczynowa Góra
- • Kiefernheide
- • Bunelka
- • Taras Widokowy
🇵🇱 About Poland
Public Holidays in Poland
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ełk
What is the population of Ełk?
Ełk has a population of 55,769 residents and is located in Poland. The population density is 6,877 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.
Is Ełk expensive to live in?
The median household income is $17,820, 76% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Ełk?
Ełk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.6 inches, with 6.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ełk?
There are 3,346 business establishments in the area.