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Kowary, Poland

Lower Silesia · Poland

Kowary is a small city in Lower Silesia, Poland with a population of 10,869. Elevation: 1,519 ft (463 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,869 Population 753/sq mi density
1,519 ft Elevation 463 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
25.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Warsaw Timezone
$21,924 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,924 median income

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People

Population10,869
Density753/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,924

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Population10,869
Population Density753 / sq mi
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Coordinates50.7931°, 15.8356°
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Country🇵🇱 Poland
State / ProvinceLower Silesia
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (638 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.2 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$21,924

About Kowary

Kowary is a small city in Poland (Lower Silesia) with a population of 10,869. The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet (463 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Warsaw.

The median household income in Kowary is $21,924, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 652 business establishments.

Income: Kowary vs Poland

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Income

Median HH Income$21,924
71% below Poland avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)652

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Kowary

Kowary has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (19°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 830 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -11.2° / 8° 66.2
Feb 1.5°C / 35°F -7.7° / 11.6° 76.0
Mar 4°C / 39°F -5.5° / 17.5° 46.0
Apr 7.3°C / 45°F -4.2° / 20.9° 42.1
May 11.9°C / 53°F 1.7° / 22.9° 75.4
Jun 18°C / 64°F 7.1° / 29.1° 84.5
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 9.3° / 30.1° 65.5
Aug 19°C / 66°F 9.8° / 29.8° 127.4
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 4.5° / 27.4° 78.8
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F -0.2° / 22° 58.5
Nov 3.7°C / 39°F -5.3° / 14.4° 56.8
Dec 0.4°C / 33°F -8.5° / 9.7° 53.0
Kowary has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below Poland avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Area14.4 sq mi (37.4 km²)
Population Density753/sq mi
Coordinates50.7931°N, 15.8356°W
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below Poland avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,626 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 13, 2025.

Dec 31, 1999 5 km ENE of Radwanice, Poland M5.4 89 km
Jul 8, 2020 6 km N of Rudna, Poland M5.0 91 km
Feb 20, 2002 6 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.9 87 km
Jan 29, 2019 3 km S of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.9 90 km
Apr 11, 2000 5 km E of Chocianów, Poland M4.9 69 km
Feb 6, 2010 10 km WSW of Lubin, Poland M4.9 64 km
Oct 5, 2003 4 km W of Rudna, Poland M4.8 84 km
May 21, 2006 3 km WNW of Polkowice, Poland M4.8 81 km
Jan 11, 2009 3 km ENE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 83 km
Aug 13, 2016 5 km SW of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 88 km
Feb 20, 2010 5 km S of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 75 km
Jul 8, 2015 6 km W of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 90 km
Jun 15, 2002 8 km SSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 73 km
Apr 7, 2022 0 km SSE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 80 km
Jul 21, 2009 0 km NNW of Chojnów, Poland M4.7 55 km
Jul 18, 2000 3 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 85 km
Feb 27, 2025 2 km SE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 79 km
Feb 16, 2002 Poland M4.7 85 km
Aug 15, 2007 0 km WSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 80 km
Dec 4, 1998 2 km E of G?ogów, Poland M4.6 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in

Kowary has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 25°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Kowary

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zespół Szkół Ogólnokształcących w Kowarach
Zespół Szkół Ogólnokształcących w Kowarach
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Radio Stations near Kowary

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Muzyczne Radio MP3 192 kbps
CYBERStacja dance, edm MP3 192 kbps
Zamek Nadaje electronic, punk MP3
Plus Radio Legnica.FM MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Kowary

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dom Gerharta Hauptmanna
Dom Lalki Adoptowanej
Dom Pachnący Chlebem
Dom Tradycji Miasta Kowary
Domek Laboranta
Dworzec Kolejowy Karpacz
Eksponaty elektrowni (turbiny)
Ekspozycja historyczna żródło Marysieńka
Geologická expozice Žacléř
Hornický skanzen Žacléř
Karkonoskie Tajemnice
Klimatyczne Karkonosze
Kościół św. Jana Chrzciciela i św. Katarzyny Aleksandryjskiej w Świerzawie
Krkonošské muzeum
Krkonošské muzeum Vrchlabí - čtyři historické domky
Lower Silesia Monuments miniature Park
Městské muzeum Žacléř
Miejskie Muzeum Zabawek
Multimedialne Muzeum Karkonoszy
Muzeum Figur Bajkowo-Woskowych
Muzeum Karkonoskie
Muzeum Kostek LEGO
Muzeum lyžování Dolní Branná
Muzeum Podkrkonoší
Muzeum Podzemí Krkonoš
Muzeum Przyrodnicze
Muzeum Sentymentów
Muzeum Sportu i Turystyki
Muzeum Tajemnic i Eksploracji Wystawa Upiorów Sudeckich
Muzeum Tkactwa w Kamiennej Górze
Muzeum Vápenka
Muzeum w Dolinie Pałaców i Ogrodów
Pałac Sobieszów
Pałac w Łomnicy
Projekt Arado - Zaginione laboratorium Hitlera
Prywatne Muzeum Konsol Gier Video
Prywatne Muzeum Techniki i Budowli z Klocków Lego
Sala Tradycji Kolejnictwa
Skansen Uzbrojenia Wojska Polskiego
Tajemniczy Las
Time Gates
Wieża Książęca w Siedlęcinie

Libraries in Kowary

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0
Biblioteka Gminna0.0
Biblioteka hrabiny0.0
Biblioteka i Centrum Informacji Naukowej KANS0.0
Biblioteka publiczna0.0
Biblioteka Publiczna Miejska0.0
Filia Nr 1 Biblioteki Publicznej w Kamiennej Górze0.0
Filia Nr 2 Miejskiej Biblioteki w Kamiennej Górze0.0
Filia nr 70.0
Kanzelsberger0.0
Książnica Karkonoska0.0
Książnica Karkonoska0.0
Książnica Karkonoska filia nr 40.0
Městská knihovna0.0
Městská knihovna Vrchlabí0.0
Městská knihovna Žacléř0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna w Karpaczu0.0

Farmers Markets in Kowary

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Giełda Towarowa
Plac Targowy

Hotels in Kowary

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jelenia Struga Medical SPA
Pałac Smyrna w Kowarach

Restaurants in Kowary

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amelkowa chata
Ameryka Restobar
Bistro Cicha
Karczma Gniewków
Niespodzianka
Oro Nero
Smaki Natury
Urania Bistro
Wyspa Kowarska
Zajazd Przywodzie

Cafes in Kowary

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ekspresja

Monuments in Kowary

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Figura św. Jana Nepomucena

Castles in Kowary

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruiny Zamku myśliwskego Georga von Hoyma

Theme Parks in Kowary

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pałacowa Bawialnia

Gas Stations in Kowary

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Müller

Banks in Kowary

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PKO BP

Breweries in Kowary

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Browar Dolina BoBRU
Browar Miedzianka
Browar Roch
Paroháč
Pecký Pivovar
Pivovar Hendrych
Pivovar Trautenberk

Stadiums & Teams in Kowary

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kowary

45 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice 0.0 $0
Kompleks Narciarski Kopa w Karpaczu 0.0 $0
Tanvaldský špičák 0.0 $0
Ski areál Bavorák 0.0 $0
Ski areál Bavorák 0.0 $0
Ski areál Bavorák 0.0 $0
Lyžařský areál Světlý vrch 0.0 $0
Kompleks narciarski Winterpol w Karpaczu 0.0 $0
Stok Relaks 0.0 $0
Skiareál Mýtiny 0.0 $0
Skiareál Jizerský kopec 0.0 $0
Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice 0.0 $0
Dvoračky 0.0 $0
Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice 0.0 $0
Żółwik 0.0 $0
Pod Wangiem 0.0 $0
Karpatka Panorama 0.0 $0
Skiareál Černá Říčka 0.0 $0
Stok Karpatka 0.0 $0
Superstacja Czarnów-Ski Pisarzowice 0.0 $0
Szrenica Ski Arena 0.0 $0
Pietkiewiczówka 0.0 $0
Stok narciarski Dolina Szczęścia 0.0 $0
Luisino údolí 0.0 $0
Zieleniec 0.0 $0
Skiareál Olešnice v Orlických horách 0.0 $0
Kačenčina sjezdovka 0.0 $0
Skiareál Hartman 0.0 $0
sjezdovka Severka 0.0 $0
Mladé Buky 0.0 $0
Prkenný Důl - Bret 0.0 $0
Prkenný Důl - Bret 0.0 $0
Prkenný Důl - Bret 0.0 $0
Ski areál Dolní Dvůr 0.0 $0
Start 0.0 $0
Skiareál Strážné 0.0 $0
Aldrov - Jizerka 0.0 $0
Aldrov - Jizerka 0.0 $0
Aldrov - Prezidentský expres 0.0 $0
Pec pod Sněžkou 0.0 $0
Lyžařský vlek Stráň Čistá Voda 0.0 $0
Ski areál Janova hora 0.0 $0
Skiareál Velká Úpa 0.0 $0
Skiareál Rejdice 0.0 $0
skiareál U Čápa 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kowary

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baryt Air BaseSmall Airport
Broumov AirfieldSmall Airport
Česká Skalice Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Choteč AirfieldSmall Airport
Chvojenec AirstripSmall Airport
Dębno AirstripSmall Airport
Dlouhé Dvory AirfieldSmall Airport
Dvůr Králové nad Labem AirfieldSmall Airport
Gozdnica AirfieldSmall Airport
Hořice AirfieldSmall Airport
Horni Prim AirfieldSmall Airport
Hradec Králové AirportSmall Airport
Jaroměř AirfieldSmall Airport
Jelenia Góra AirfieldSmall Airport
Jestřabí v Krkonoších ULMSmall Airport
Jeżów Sudecki AirfieldSmall Airport
Jičín AirfieldSmall Airport
Jilemnice AirstripSmall Airport
Kněžice u Jičína AirfieldSmall Airport
Kozojedy AirstripSmall Airport
Křinec AirstripSmall Airport
Kunětice AirfieldSmall Airport
Liban AirfieldSmall Airport
Lomnice nad Popelkou AirfieldSmall Airport
Lubin AirfieldSmall Airport
Mříčná AirstripSmall Airport
Náchod Vysokov AirfieldSmall Airport
Nové Město nad Metují AirfieldSmall Airport
Poděbrady AirfieldSmall Airport
Podgórze AirstripSmall Airport
Příchvoj u Jičína ULMSmall Airport
Stará Paka AirfieldSmall Airport
Stary Wielisław AirfieldSmall Airport
Studenec ULMSmall Airport
Świdnica - Krzczonów AirstripSmall Airport
Świebodzice AirfieldSmall Airport
Třebihošť ULMSmall Airport
Trutnov-Volanov AirfieldSmall Airport
Velké Poříčí AirfieldSmall Airport
Vrchlabí AirfieldSmall Airport
Všeň AirstripSmall Airport
Vyskeř ULSmall Airport
Witków AirfieldSmall Airport
Žamberk AirfieldSmall Airport
Zbudov AirstripSmall Airport
Zielone Zacisze AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kowary

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Urząd Pocztowy Kowary

Treatment Centers in Kowary

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Agat. Sanatorium MSWiA
Karkonosek
Pawilon I
Pawilon II

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kowary

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kaplica cmentarna
Kaplica klasztorna
Kaplica pw. Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej
Kaplica pw. Świętego Maksymiliana Kolbe
Kaplica pw. Świętej Anny
Kościół pw. Imienia Najświętszej Maryi Panny
Kościół pw. Świętego Bartłomieja Apostoła
Kościół pw. Świętego Jana Nepomucena Męczennika

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kowary

What is the population of Kowary?

Kowary has a population of 10,869 residents and is located in Poland. The population density is 753 people per square mile, spread across 14.4 square miles.

Is Kowary expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,924, 71% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Kowary?

Kowary has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kowary?

There are 652 business establishments in the area.

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