Sign In Register

Hel, Poland

Pomerania · Poland

Hel is a small town in Pomerania, Poland with a population of 4,136. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,136 Population 504/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
24.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Warsaw Timezone
$23,112 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,112 median income

Discover Hel, Poland

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.

Full City Profile

About Hel

Hel

Hel is a seaside resort city in Puck County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, in northern Poland, located on the tip of the Hel Peninsula, some 33 kilometres from the Polish mainland.

People

Population4,136
Density504/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,112

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain24.6 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population4,136
Population Density504 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates54.6038°, 18.8035°
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Country🇵🇱 Poland
State / ProvincePomerania
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.6 inches (624 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$23,112

About Hel

Hel is a small town in Poland (Pomerania) with a population of 4,136. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Warsaw.

The median household income in Hel is $23,112, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 248 business establishments.

Income: Hel vs Poland

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,112
69% below Poland avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)248

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Hel

Hel has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 544 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 28.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 28.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 73.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 48.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 63.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.5
Hel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below Poland avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density504/sq mi
Coordinates54.6038°N, 18.8035°W
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below Poland avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Sep 21, 2004.

Sep 21, 2004 3 km SSW of Yantarnyy, Russia M4.8 76 km
Sep 21, 2004 2 km ESE of Yantarnyy, Russia M4.8 81 km
Jun 20, 1995 59 km WNW of Donskoye, Russia M4.3 74 km
Feb 23, 1995 14 km WSW of Baltiysk, Russia M4.0 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Hel has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (1.2").

View full weather details →

Schools in Hel

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zespół Szkół Ogólnokształcących
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Hel

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
24Dubstep.pl || DropZone Radio dnb, drill AAC 128 kbps
Radio Kaszëbë regional radio, variety MP3 128 kbps
Polka Jammer Station polka MP3 128 kbps
Polskie Radio Gdańsk MP3 128 kbps
Radio pejpal MP3 320 kbps
Radio Spin MP3 320 kbps
Toksyna FM AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Glos christian MP3 320 kbps
Radio Plus Gdansk classic hits MP3 128 kbps
StrefaDobrejMuzy MP3 128 kbps
Radio SAR - Studencka Agencja Radiowa blues, gdansk MP3 128 kbps
Radio TCZEW MP3 192 kbps
Gdynia Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gdańsk REGIONY DAB2 adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amber Museum
Chata rybacka
Checz Kaszubska - ZKP
Dom Gdańskiego Browarnika
Dom Żeromskiego
Elektrownia Wojskowej Składnicy Tranzytowej
Galeria ruchu
Gdański Ośrodek Dokumentacji Nauczania Jana Pawła II
Gun Battery Schleswig-Holstein
Hevelianum
Makabra XX wieku
Museum of the Second World War
Muzeum Archeologiczne
Muzeum Archidiecezjalne w Gdańsku
Muzeum Inkluzji w Bursztynie
Muzeum Kolei Helskich
Muzeum Lechii Gdańsk
Muzeum of Hel
Muzeum Poczty Polskiej
Muzeum PRL-u
Muzeum Rybackie Pod Strzechą
Muzeum Rybołówstwa
Muzeum Sopotu
Muzeum. Ciężki schron bojowy SABAŁA
NOMUS
Pracownia Zegarów Wieżowych
Sala BHP
Skansen Archeologiczny Grodzisko - Oddział Muzeum Archeologicznego w Gdańsku
Solidarity Museum (European Solidarity Centre)
Stanowisko Ogniowe nr 3 31 BAN im. H. Laskowskiego
Stanowisko Ogniowe nr 4 31 BAN im. H. Laskowskiego
Stocznia Gdańska w PRL
The Museum of Coastal Defence
The National Museum in Gdańsk - Department of Ethnography
The National Museum in Gdańsk - Department of Modern Art
Twierdza Wisłoujście
Wartownia nr 1
Wystawa samochodów klasycznych
Z energią!
Zbiornik Wody "Stary Sobieski"

Libraries in Hel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Babie Lato0.0
Biblioteka0.0
Biblioteka Brzeźno0.0
Biblioteka Gdańska PAN0.0
Biblioteka Gdańska PAN0.0
Biblioteka Gdańskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego0.0
Biblioteka Główna AWFiS im. J.Śniadeckiego0.0
Biblioteka Główna UG0.0
Biblioteka Manhattan0.0
Biblioteka Miejska0.0
Biblioteka na fali0.0
Biblioteka na Stogach0.0
Biblioteka na Strzyża0.0
Biblioteka Niedźwiednik0.0
Biblioteka Oliwska0.0
Biblioteka Pilotów0.0
Biblioteka Pod Kotem i Myszą0.0
Biblioteka Publiczna Wojewódzka i Miejska. Filia nr 440.0
Biblioteka Społeczna Stowarzyszenia „Przyjazne Pomorze”0.0
Filia nr 5 Koc i Książka0.0
Filia nr 5 Koc i Książka0.0
Główna Biblioteka Lekarska im. S. Konopki0.0
Josepha Conrada Korzeniowskiego0.0
Magazyn Składowy Biblioteki UG0.0
Mediateka0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna, Biblioteka Główna0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna, Biblioteka Główna0.0
Sopoteka0.0
Sopoteka0.0
Wojewódzka Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Wojewódzka i Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna Filia 260.0
Wojewódzka i Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna Filia Naukowa0.0
Wojewódzka i Miejska Publiczna Filia nr 570.0

Farmers Markets in Hel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar Natury
Bazar Natury
Gdański Bazar Natury
Gulden
Hala Targowa "Polanki"
Sopocki Rynek
Targowisko Miejskie Gdańsk-Wrzeszcz
Targowisko w Oliwie

Hotels in Hel

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Admirał Nelson
Apartmany Sun & Snow Cypel Helski
Halo Hel
Hotel Hel
Hotel Hel

Restaurants in Hel

29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alternatywa
Ambra
Bar Tradycja
Checz
Dorsz i Spółka
Fala Smażalnia Ryb
Fiszeria
Izdebka
Knajpka portowa
Kości i ości
Kutter
Lwia Jama
Maszoperia
Norda
Oceania
Palermo
Pod Brzózką
Porto
Restauracja PØŁWYSĚP
Smaczna Rybka nad zatoką
Smażalnia Cypelek
Smażalnia Sea Side
Stara Wędzarnia
Stella Maris
Tawerna Bałtycka
Tawerna Helios
To Tu
u Franka Dolasa
Wanoga

Cafes in Hel

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caffe Domek
Goppion Caffe
Helski Trdelnik
Kawiarnia IKA
Majeczka
Marta Cafe
Słodki Raj
Słoneczna

Theatres in Hel

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatr w Remizie

Zoos in Hel

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fokarium Stacji Morskiej Instytutu Oceanografii Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego

Clinics in Hel

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Przychodnia

Dentists in Hel

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PL #2733250474

Train Stations in Hel

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hel

Banks in Hel

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Pekao

Gyms in Hel

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Siłownia sportowa

Stadiums & Teams in Hel

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hel

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ośrodek Narciarski Trzepowo 0.0 $0
Koszałkowo 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hel

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa AirportGDNLarge Airport
Malbork Królewo Air BaseMedium Airport
Donimierz AirfieldSmall Airport
Elbląg AirfieldSmall Airport
Gdynia (Rumia) Highway StripSmall Airport
Jastarnia AirfieldSmall Airport
Kościeleczki AirfieldSmall Airport
Linowiec AirfieldSmall Airport
Oksywie Air Base / Gdynia-Kosakowo AirfieldSmall Airport
Pruszcz Gdański Air BaseSmall Airport
Więckowy AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poczta Polska

Treatment Centers in Hel

41 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Audika
Blikpol Laser Eye Surgery Clinic
Bona Centrum Zdrowia
Centrum Medyczne "Zdrowie"
Centrum Medyczne Kardiotel
Clinica Cosmetologica
Clinica Vitae
Dekerta
Dobosz Centrum Medyczne
Feniks
Fizjo Active
Fizjogym
Jutro Medical
Jutro Medical
K2 Medical & Dental Clinic
Klinika Bałtycka
Klinika Ginekologii
Klinika Neonatologii
Klinika Położnictwa
Klinika Psychiatrii Dorosłych
Lux Med
Miwomed
Monar
Motion Clinic
Niepubliczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej "Stogi"
NZOZ Cor-Gyn
NZOZ Przychodnia Morena
Oddział Reumatologiczny
Ośrodek Sanatoryjno-Rehabilitacyjny Perła
Perfect Medica
Podolog Letnica. Magdalena Kosecka
Profim
Przychodnia STARMED Letnica
R-Cito
Reh-Up - centrum rehabilitacji i fizjoterapii
SP ZOZ Sanatorium Uzdrowiskowe MSWiA w Sopocie
Świat Zdrowia
VitalMed Clinic
Wielospecjalistyczna Przychodnia Lekarze Specjaliści
Zakład Balneologii / Rehabilitacji
ZOZ Trójmiejskie Centrum Medyczne

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hel

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kościół pw. Bożego Ciała

Explore Near Hel

Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
View all →

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Warsaw

🇵🇱 About Poland

Capital Warsaw
Population 37,978,548
Area 312,685 km²
GDP (USD) $812,451,193,396
GDP per capita $22,145
HDI 0.881
Life expectancy 78.5 years
Internet users 86.4%
Urban population 59.9%
Currency PLN (Zloty)
Languages Polish
Calling code +48
TLD .pl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Poland

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nowy Rok
Jan 6 Epiphany Święto Trzech Króli
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Wielkanoc
Apr 6 Easter Monday Drugi Dzień Wielkanocy
May 1 May Day Święto Pracy
May 3 Constitution Day Święto Narodowe Trzeciego Maja
May 24 Pentecost Zielone Świątki
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Boże Ciało
Aug 15 Assumption Day Wniebowzięcie Najświętszej Maryi Panny
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Wszystkich Świętych
Nov 11 Independence Day Narodowe Święto Niepodległości
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Wolna Wigilia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Boże Narodzenie
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Drugi Dzień Bożego Narodzenia

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Hel.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Hel

What is the population of Hel?

Hel has a population of 4,136 residents and is located in Poland. The population density is 504 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles.

Is Hel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,112, 69% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Hel?

Hel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hel?

There are 248 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Hel with another city: