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Yel’sk, Belarus

Homyel’ Voblasc’ · Belarus

Yel’sk is a small city in Homyel’ Voblasc’, Belarus with a population of 8,724. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

8,724 Population 2,043/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Minsk Timezone

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About Yel’sk

Yel’sk

Yelsk is a town in Gomel Region, in southern Belarus. It serves as the administrative center of Yelsk District. As of 2025, it has a population of 8,623. It is located in Polesia.

People

Population8,724
Density2,043/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Population8,724
Population Density2,043 / sq mi
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Coordinates51.8136°, 29.1544°
TimezoneEurope/Minsk
Country🇧🇾 Belarus
State / ProvinceHomyel’ Voblasc’
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (633 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)

About Yel’sk

Yel’sk is a small city in Belarus (Homyel’ Voblasc’) with a population of 8,724. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Minsk.

Climate in Yel’sk

Yel’sk has an average annual temperature of 8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-4°C). Average annual precipitation is 668 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4°C / 25°F -6.4° / -1.7° 40.8
Feb -3.3°C / 26°F -6.3° / -0.3° 40.7
Mar 1.6°C / 35°F -2.4° / 5.5° 44.8
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 3.8° / 14° 41.2
May 14.6°C / 58°F 9.1° / 20.2° 69.6
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 12.8° / 23.7° 74.9
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 14.7° / 25.7° 98.5
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 13.5° / 24.7° 62.4
Sep 13.7°C / 57°F 8.8° / 18.6° 53.4
Oct 7.8°C / 46°F 3.9° / 11.8° 52.1
Nov 2°C / 36°F -0.4° / 4.3° 45.9
Dec -3°C / 27°F -5.2° / -0.7° 43.9
Yel’sk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below Belarus avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density2,043/sq mi
Coordinates51.8136°N, 29.1544°W
TimezoneEurope/Minsk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
34% below Belarus avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 35°F (1°C) 2.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in

Yel’sk has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Yel’sk

Schools in Yel’sk

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа-Інтэрнат
Школа
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Radio Stations near Yel’sk

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yel’sk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cultural space Angels Valley
Выставачны цэнтр
Даліна анёлаў
Ельскі краязнаўчы музей
Краязнаўчы музей
Музей-Майстэрня Пушкара
Палеская веда
Парк

Libraries in Yel’sk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Гарадская бібліятэка № 10.0
Гарадская бібліятэка № 50.0
Дзіцячая бібліятэка0.0
Дзіцячая бібліятэка №40.0
Ельская раённая цэнтральная бібліятэка0.0
Філіял гарадская бібліятэка № 6 імя В.З. Харужай0.0
Філіял гарадская бібліятэка № 70.0
Філіял гарадская дзіцячая бібліятэка № 40.0
Цэнтральная раённая бібліятэка імя А.С. Пушкіна0.0

Farmers Markets in Yel’sk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
БелФут
Міні-рынак
Міні-рынак
Міні-рынак
мінірынак Марына
Прывоз
Рынак Істпал
Славянскі
Стыхійны прадуктовы рынак

Restaurants in Yel’sk

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ельск

Cafes in Yel’sk

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Кафетерий «Встреча»
Кафетерий «Людмила»
Кафетерий «Молодежный»
Кафетерий «Пралеска»

Monuments in Yel’sk

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Могілкі

Train Stations in Yel’sk

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jeĺsk
Slaviečna
Барбароў

Bus Stations in Yel’sk

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Аўтастанцыя Ельск
Аўтастанцыя Ельск

Gas Stations in Yel’sk

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Белоруснефть
МАЗС №42

Banks in Yel’sk

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belarusbank
Belarusbank
Bielahraprambank

Shopping Malls in Yel’sk

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Дом быта

Stadiums & Teams in Yel’sk

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yel’sk

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
VD Bolshoy Bokov AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yel’sk

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Европочта

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yel’sk

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
«Царква Дзеяльнікаў Гасподніх» ХВЕ
Капліца Святога Якуба Апостала
Храм Святой Жываначальнай Тройцы 1780г

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Minsk
Elevation
142 m (466 ft)
Area
11.1 km² (4.3 mi²)
Postal Code
247873
Website
yelsk.gov.by

🇧🇾 About Belarus

Capital Minsk
Population 9,485,386
Area 207,600 km²
GDP (USD) $72,478,760,370
GDP per capita $7,897
HDI 0.808
Life expectancy 74.2 years
Internet users 91.5%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency BYN (Belarusian ruble)
Languages Belarusian, Russian
Calling code +375
TLD .by
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Belarus

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Новы год
Jan 2 New Year's Day Новы год
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Каляды праваслаўныя
Mar 8 International Women's Day Мiжнародны жаночы дзень
Apr 21 Commemoration Day Радунiца
May 1 Labour Day Дзень працы
May 9 Victory Day Дзень Перамогi
Jul 3 Independence Day Дзень Незалежнасцi
Nov 7 October Revolution Day Дзень Кастрычніцкай рэвалюцыі
Dec 25 Catholic Christmas Day Каляды каталiцкiя

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yel’sk

What is the population of Yel’sk?

Yel’sk has a population of 8,724 residents and is located in Belarus. The population density is 2,043 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yel’sk?

Yel’sk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

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