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Polotsk, Belarus
Vitebsk · Belarus
Polotsk is a mid-size city in Vitebsk, Belarus with a population of 79,579. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Polotsk
Polotsk, or Polatsk, is a town in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It is situated on the Dvina River and serves as the administrative center of Polotsk District. Polotsk is served by Polotsk Airport and Borovitsy air base. As of 2025, it has a population of 79,285.
People
Climate
| Population | 79,579 |
| Population Density | 5,608 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.4879°, 28.7856° |
| Timezone | Europe/Minsk |
| Country | 🇧🇾 Belarus |
| State / Province | Vitebsk |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.9 inches (682 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.8 inches (22 cm) |
About Polotsk
Polotsk is a mid-size city in Belarus (Vitebsk) with a population of 79,579. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Minsk.
Climate in Polotsk
Polotsk has an average annual temperature of 6.7°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.7°C), the coldest is Feb (-4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 717 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below Belarus avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.4879°N, 28.7856°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Minsk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Polotsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 20°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.5").
Schools in Polotsk
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Гімназія № 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Заазерская дзіцячы сад-базавая школа | - | - | - | - |
| Сярэдняя школа №15 | - | - | - | - |
| Сярэдняя школа №4 | - | - | - | - |
| Сярэдняя школа №13 | - | - | - | - |
| Сярэдняя школа №14 | - | - | - | - |
| Сярэдняя школа №18 імя Еўфрасінні Полацкай | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №16 | - | - | - | - |
| Сярэдняя школа №11 | - | - | - | - |
| Школа № 1 | - | - | - | - |
| СШ №10 імя Азіна | - | - | - | - |
| Дзіцячая школа мастацтваў | - | - | - | - |
| Полацкая дзяржаўная гімназія №1 імя Францыска Скарыны | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №12 | - | - | - | - |
| Базавая школа №5 | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №9 | - | - | - | - |
| Сярэдняя школа №11 | - | - | - | - |
| Сярэдняя школа №3 | - | - | - | - |
| School №2 | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №8 | - | - | - | - |
| Сярэдняя школа № 6 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Polotsk
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Polotsk
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art gallery | ||||
| Children's Museum | ||||
| Museum of History and Culture of Novopolotsk | ||||
| Museum of Local Lore | ||||
| Museum of Military Glory | ||||
| Museum of the History of Architecture of St. Sophia Cathedral | ||||
| Museum of Traditional Hand Weaving of Poozerje | ||||
| Museum-apartment of Hero of the Soviet Union Z. M. Tusnolobova-Marchenko | ||||
| Museum-library of Simeon of Polotsk | ||||
| Stationary exhibition «A Walk along Nizhne-Pokrovskaya Street» | ||||
| The Museum of the Belarusian Book-printing | ||||
| Лютэранская кірха | ||||
| Музей «Эпоха Леніна» | ||||
| Музей сярэднявечнага рыцарства | ||||
| Музей-Кватэра Тусналобавай-Марчанкі | ||||
| Прыродна-экалагічны музей |
Libraries in Polotsk
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayakovsky Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Бібліятэка | 0.0 | |||||
| Бібліятэка | 0.0 | |||||
| Бібліятэка імя А.І. Герцэна | 0.0 | |||||
| Бібліятэка імя Пушкіна | 0.0 | |||||
| Бібліятэка-філіял № 5 | 0.0 | |||||
| Навуковая бібліятэка ПДУ | 0.0 | |||||
| Філіял №6 Біблятэкі імя Караткевіча | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Polotsk
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Паўночны рынак | |||||
| Полацкі калгасны рынак | |||||
| Рынак | |||||
| Рынак | |||||
| Рынак «Дзісна» | |||||
| Рынак Дзісна |
Hotels in Polotsk
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Polotsk
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Polotsk
33 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Polotsk
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Polotsk
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Polotsk
7 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Polotsk
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Polotsk
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Polotsk
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Polotsk
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Polotsk
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Polotsk
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Polotsk
27 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Polotsk
8 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Polotsk
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Polotsk
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Polotsk
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Borovtsy Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Polotsk
15 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Belposhta | |
| CDEK | |
| Аддзяленне пачтовай сувязі №1 | |
| Аддзяленне паштовай сувязі | |
| Белпошта | |
| Белпошта | |
| Галоўпаштамт | |
| Европочта | |
| Европочта | |
| Европочта | |
| Европочта | |
| Еўрапошта | |
| Полацк-12 | |
| Пошта | |
| СДЭК |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Polotsk
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 1-ая Полацкая царква ЕХБ | |
| Church of the Intercession | |
| Saint Sophia Cathedral | |
| The church Greek Catholic of st. Paraskeva of Polotsk | |
| Евангельская Царква «Шлях Жыцця» | |
| Жаночы Спаса-Еўфрасіннеўскі манастыр | |
| Капліца | |
| Капліца | |
| Капліца-пахавальня | |
| Касцёл святога Андрэя Баболі | |
| Крыжаўзвіжанскі сабор | |
| Свята-Богаяўленскі сабор | |
| Свята-Ефрасіннеўская царква | |
| Успенская стараабрадчая царква | |
| Храм велікамучаніка і лекара Панцеляймона | |
| Храм у гонар вялікамучаніка Георгія Перамаганосца | |
| Царква Евангельскіх Хрысьціян Баптыстаў. | |
| Царква Праабражэння Гасподняга | |
| Царква Святога Мікалая | |
| Царква Хрысціян Адвентыстаў сёмага дня |
Quick Facts
Around Polotsk
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Polotsk?
Polotsk has a population of 79,579 residents and is located in Belarus. The population density is 5,608 people per square mile, spread across 14.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Polotsk?
Polotsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.