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Polkowice, Poland

Lower Silesia · Poland

Polkowice is a small city in Lower Silesia, Poland with a population of 21,565. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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C+ Fair
21,565 Population 2,352/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
21.7 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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Full City Profile

People

Population21,565
Density2,352/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,924

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population21,565
Population Density2,352 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates51.5039°, 16.0726°
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Country🇵🇱 Poland
State / ProvinceLower Silesia
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (552 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$21,924

About Polkowice

Polkowice is a small city in Poland (Lower Silesia) with a population of 21,565. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Warsaw.

The median household income in Polkowice is $21,924, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,294 business establishments.

Income: Polkowice vs Poland

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,294

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Polkowice

Polkowice has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (21°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 670 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.4°C / 33°F -9.7° / 9.8° 48.2
Feb 2.8°C / 37°F -6.5° / 13.6° 57.9
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F -4.1° / 19.6° 33.8
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F -3.5° / 23° 36.1
May 13.6°C / 57°F 2.7° / 25.1° 64.1
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 8.5° / 32.6° 69.4
Jul 21°C / 70°F 11.1° / 33.6° 55.1
Aug 21°C / 70°F 11.2° / 32.8° 112.4
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 6° / 29.9° 57.5
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 0.8° / 24.5° 51.1
Nov 4.9°C / 41°F -4.1° / 16.1° 43.9
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -6.9° / 11.2° 40.6
Polkowice experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Poland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density2,352/sq mi
Coordinates51.5039°N, 16.0726°W
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Poland avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,627 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 9 km
Jul 8, 2020 6 km N of Rudna, Poland M5.0 14 km
Feb 20, 2002 6 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.9 6 km
Apr 11, 2000 5 km E of Chocianów, Poland M4.9 12 km
Jan 29, 2019 3 km S of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.9 10 km
Feb 6, 2010 10 km WSW of Lubin, Poland M4.9 17 km
Oct 5, 2003 4 km W of Rudna, Poland M4.8 9 km
May 21, 2006 3 km WNW of Polkowice, Poland M4.8 3 km
Jul 8, 2015 6 km W of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 10 km
Aug 13, 2016 5 km SW of Gr?bocice, Poland M4.7 7 km
Feb 20, 2010 5 km S of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 5 km
Apr 7, 2022 0 km SSE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 1 km
Feb 16, 2002 Poland M4.7 7 km
Feb 27, 2025 2 km SE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 3 km
Jun 15, 2002 8 km SSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 8 km
Jul 21, 2009 0 km NNW of Chojnów, Poland M4.7 27 km
Jan 11, 2009 3 km ENE of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 3 km
Jul 18, 2000 3 km N of Polkowice, Poland M4.7 4 km
Aug 15, 2007 0 km WSW of Polkowice, Poland M4.6 1 km
Dec 4, 1998 2 km E of G?ogów, Poland M4.6 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in

Polkowice has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Polkowice

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 3 im. Arkadego Fiedlera — — — —
Zespół Szkół im. Narodów Zjednoczonej Europy — — — —
Katolickie Liceum Ogólnokształcące w Polkowicach — — — —
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 3 im. Arkadego Fiedlera — — — —
Poradnia Psychologiczno-pedagogiczna w Polkowicach — — — —
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 2 im. Kornela Makuszyńskiego — — — —
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 4 im. Marii Skłodowskiej - Curie w Polkowicach — — — —
Szkoła Podstawowa im.Jana Pawła II w Szklarach Dolnych — — — —
Szkoła Podstawowa nr 1 im. Jana Wyżykowskiego — — — —
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Radio Stations near Polkowice

3 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Polkowice

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galeria Pałacyk
Muzeum Archeologiczno-Historyczne w Głogowie
Muzeum historyczne w Lubinie
Muzeum Regionalne
Ośrodek Archeologiczno-Numizmatyczny w Głogowie
Pionierzy lubińscy 1945

Libraries in Polkowice

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka Multimedialna "Czytnik"0.0
Biblioteka Muzeum Archeologiczno-Historycznego0.0
Biblioteka Parafialna0.0
Biblioteka Pedagogiczna w Głogowie0.0
Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Centrum Kształcenia0.0
Filia Gminnej Biblioteki Publicznej0.0
Filia Gminnej Biblioteki Publicznej0.0
Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Jerzmanowej0.0
Gminna Bibloteka0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna - Filia nr 10.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna - Filia nr 40.0
Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna. Filia nr 20.0
Miejsko-Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna0.0
Punkt Biblioteczny0.0

Farmers Markets in Polkowice

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pchli Targ
Targ
Zielony Rynek

Hotels in Polkowice

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquahotel
Dwór Ziemowit
Zajazd Adria
Zajazd Rozdroże
Zajazd u Zenka

Restaurants in Polkowice

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domowe obiady u Doroty
Kuchnia Polska - Obiady domowe
Pierożkarnia Lwowska
Pizzeria Cinema
Pizzeria Magnolia
Pizzeria Valentino
Restauracja Polkowicka
Restauracja Uniwersytecka
Thang Long

Cafes in Polkowice

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Igloteka Lody Naturalne
Magiel
Primo Caffe
Wild Bean Cafe
Wild Bean Cafe

Cinemas in Polkowice

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kino

Theatres in Polkowice

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amfiteatr
Polkowickie Centrum Piknikowe

Castles in Polkowice

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pałac Jędrzychów
Pałac Komorniki
Pałac w Szklarach Górnych
Tarnówek

Clinics in Polkowice

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medpol

Dentists in Polkowice

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gabinet stomatologiczny
Gabinet stomatologiczny Kostrzewa-Kierzowska

Veterinaries in Polkowice

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gabinet Weterynaryjny
U Szafrana

Bus Stations in Polkowice

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dworzec PKS

Gas Stations in Polkowice

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
Intermarché
MOL
Omega
Orlen
Orlen
PL #8685477359
Shell

Banks in Polkowice

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alior Bank
Bank Pekao
Bank Spółdzielczy
BNP Paribas Polska
Crédit Agricole
Millennium Bank
Nest Bank
PKO BP
Santander
Santander Consumer Bank
VeloBank

Shopping Malls in Polkowice

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alfa Park
Centrum Muszkieterów
Czerwona Torebka
Park Polkowice

Gyms in Polkowice

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Magia Ciała
Well Fitness

Stadiums & Teams in Polkowice

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Polkowice

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Szrenica Ski Arena 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Pietkiewiczówka 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Stok narciarski Dolina Szczęścia 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Polkowice

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zielona Góra-Babimost AirportIEGMedium Airport
Baryt Air Base—Small Airport
Dębno Airstrip—Small Airport
Granowo Highway Strip—Small Airport
Ikar Airfield—Small Airport
Jelenia Góra Airfield—Small Airport
Jeżów Sudecki Airfield—Small Airport
Kakolewo (former military)—Small Airport
Lądowisko Pago Dąbcze—Small Airport
Leszno (Rydzyna) Highway Strip—Small Airport
Leszno-Strzyzewice Airfield—Small Airport
Lubin Airfield—Small Airport
Mirosławice Private Airfield—Small Airport
Nowe Tarnowo—Small Airport
Osieczna Airfield—Small Airport
Podgórze Airstrip—Small Airport
Powodovo Airstrip—Small Airport
Przyborów Airfield—Small Airport
Środa Śląska (Komorniki) Highway Strip—Small Airport
Świdnica - Krzczonów Airstrip—Small Airport
Świebodzice Airfield—Small Airport
Świebodzin Airstrip—Small Airport
Tworzyjanów Airstrip—Small Airport
Wilków Średzki—Small Airport
Wilkowice Airstrip—Small Airport
Witków Airfield—Small Airport
Zielona Góra-Przylep Airfield—Small Airport
Żodyń Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Polkowice

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Urząd Pocztowy nr 1 w Polkowicach
Urząd pocztowy nr 3

Churches & Religious Organizations in Polkowice

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kaplica cmentarna
Kaplica cmentarna
Kaplica domowa
Kaplica pw. Świętego Józefa
Kościół Chrystusowy „Nowe Życie”
Kościół pw. Matki Boskiej Łaskawej
Kościół pw. Matki Bożej Królowej Polski
Kościół pw. Matki Bożej Królowej Polski
Kościół pw. św. Szymona Apostoła i Judy Tadeusza
Kościół pw. Świętego Bartłomieja Apostoła
Kościół pw. Świętego Michała Archanioła
Kościół pw. Świętego Michała Archanioła
Kościół pw. Świętej Anny
Kościół pw. Świętej Barbary
Kościół pw. Świętej Barbary
Kościół pw. Świętej Faustyny
Kościół pw. Świętych Apostołów Piotra i Pawła
Sala Królestwa Świadków Jehowy

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 Polkowice

What is the population of Polkowice?

Polkowice has a population of 21,565 residents and is located in Poland. The population density is 2,352 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles.

Is Polkowice 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 Polkowice?

Polkowice has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Polkowice?

There are 1,294 business establishments in the area.

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