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Zarasai, Lithuania
Utena · Lithuania
Zarasai is a small city in Utena, Lithuania with a population of 6,051. Elevation: 505 ft (154 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zarasai
Zarasai is a city in northeastern Lithuania, surrounded by many lakes and rivers: to the southwest of the city is Lake Zarasas, to the north – Lake Zarasaitis, to the southeast – Lake Baltas, and the east – Lake Griežtas. Lakes Zarasaitis and Griežtas are connected by the River Laukesa.
Zarasai holds the record for the highest recorded daytime temperature in Lithuania at 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) on 30 July 1994.
A few music festivals are held in Zarasai in summer, such as Mėnuo Juodaragis and Roko naktys.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,051 |
| Population Density | 1,225 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.7323°, 26.2512° |
| Timezone | Europe/Vilnius |
| Country | 🇱🇹 Lithuania |
| State / Province | Utena |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.2 inches (640 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.1 inches (20 cm) |
About Zarasai
Zarasai is a small city in Lithuania (Utena) with a population of 6,051. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vilnius.
Climate in Zarasai
Zarasai has an average annual temperature of 6.5°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Feb (-4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 631 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below Lithuania avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.7323°N, 26.2512°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vilnius |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Zarasai has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.3").
Schools in Zarasai
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarasų „Ąžuolo“ gimnazija | - | - | - | - |
| Zarasų žemės ūkio mokykla | - | - | - | - |
| Zarasų „Santarvės“ pradinė mokykla | - | - | - | - |
| Zarasų Pauliaus Širvio progimnazija | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Zarasai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Zarasai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Poderio memorialinis muziejus | ||||
| Adam Hrebnicki-Doktorowicz memorial museum | ||||
| Akvariumų salonas | ||||
| Jūrų muziejus | ||||
| Medicīnas izstāde | ||||
| P. Širvio mokyklos visuomeninis kraštotyros muziejus | ||||
| Pie Komendanta | ||||
| Raiņa māja Berķenelē | ||||
| Rothko Museum | ||||
| Salako krašto etnografinė ekspozicija | ||||
| Stelmužės Viešpaties Jėzaus Kryžiaus bažnyčia | ||||
| Tanku muzejs | ||||
| Zarasų krašto muziejus |
Libraries in Zarasai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sventes bibliotēka | 0.0 | |||||
| Viešoji biblioteka | 0.0 | |||||
| Zarasų raj. savivaldybės Viešoji biblioteka | 0.0 |
Hotels in Zarasai
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zarasai
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zarasai
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Zarasai
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zarasai
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Zarasai
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zarasai
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zarasai
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zarasai
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Zarasai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear&Boar Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Zarasai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Zarasai
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egļukalns | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Zarasai
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daugavpils International Airport | DGP | Medium Airport |
| Aerodrom Ozerki | - | Small Airport |
| Biržu lidlauks | - | Small Airport |
| Gančauski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Griva Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ignalina | - | Small Airport |
| Rokiškio aerodromas | - | Small Airport |
| Utena Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vidzy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Višķi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zabulnieki Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zarasai Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zasa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zarasai
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 522-asis „PayPost“ skyrius | |
| Zarasų paštas |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zarasai
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of St. Mary's Ascension | |
| Imbrado Nukryžiuotojo Jėzaus bažnyčia | |
| Zarasų Švenčiausios Panelės Užtarytojos sentikių cerkvė | |
| Zarasų Visų Šventųjų cerkvė |
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What is the population of Zarasai?
Zarasai has a population of 6,051 residents and is located in Lithuania. The population density is 1,225 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zarasai?
Zarasai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches, with 8.1 inches of snow.