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Żary, Poland
Lubusz · Poland
Żary is a mid-size city in Lubusz, Poland with a population of 38,779. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 38,779 |
| Population Density | 3,023 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.6421°, 15.1373° |
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw |
| Country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| State / Province | Lubusz |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.9 inches (633 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.1 inches (13 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $19,548 |
About Żary
Żary is a mid-size city in Poland (Lubusz) with a population of 38,779. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Warsaw.
Income: Żary vs Poland
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Income
| Median HH Income | $19,548 |
| 74% below Poland avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 2,327 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Żary
Żary has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 638 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below Poland avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,023/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.6421°N, 15.1373°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
Żary has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 31°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Żary
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Łużycka Szkoła Wyższa im. Jana Benedykta Solfy w Żarach | University | - | , |
Schools in Żary
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zespół Szkół Ogólnokształcących i Technicznych w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Zespół Szkół Ekonomicznych w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Państwowa Szkoła Muzyczna I stopnia im. G.P. Telemanna w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Centrum Kształcenia Zawodowego i Ustawicznego im. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Zespół Szkolno-Przedszkolny z Oddziałami Integracyjnymi Szkoła Podstawowa nr 3 im. Henryka Sienkiewicza w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Zespół Szkół Budowlanych w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa nr 1 im. Fryderyka Chopina w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa | - | - | - | - |
| Społeczna Szkoła Podstawowa w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Społeczne Liceum Ogólnokształcące w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa im.Jana Pawła II | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa nr 5 im. Polskich Noblistów w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Katolickie LO w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Niepubliczne Technikum Kolejowe w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa nr 2 im. Janusza Korczaka w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa im.Marii Konopnickiej | - | - | - | - |
| Szkoła Podstawowa nr 8 im. Bolesława Chrobrego w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Bolesława Prusa w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
| Zespół Szkół w Grabiku | - | - | - | - |
| Zespół Szkół Specjalnych im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej w Żarach | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Żary
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Cottbus (DE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Lausitz - TopHits (DE) | pop | AAC | |
| Radio Landeskrone (DE) | discofox, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio WSW Zittau (DE) | bautzen, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Słubfurt (DE) | community radio, frankfurt | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Żary
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzeum Obozów Jenieckich | ||||
| Muzeum Pogranicza Śląsko - Łużyckiego | ||||
| Muzeum Pogranicza Śląsko-Łużyckiego | ||||
| Replika Baraku nr 104 |
Libraries in Żary
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka Filia nr 1 Kunice | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Filia nr 2 Zatorze | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Filia nr 3 Osiedle Muzyków | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Kultury | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna Miasta i Gminy | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna Miasta i Gminy w Jasieniu | 0.0 | |||||
| Filia Biblioteki Publicznej | 0.0 | |||||
| Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Żary
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Targ wiejski | |||||
| Targowisko miejskie | |||||
| Targowisko Miejskie |
Hotels in Żary
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Żary
26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Żary
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Żary
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Żary
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Żary
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Żary
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Żary
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Żary
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Żary
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Żary
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Żary
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Żary
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Żary
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Żary
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Żary
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rothenburg/Görlitz Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Zielona Góra-Babimost Airport | IEG | Medium Airport |
| Bautzen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bogatynia Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottbus-Neuhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dobrosułów Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drożków Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eisenhüttenstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Görlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gozdnica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grabowiec Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jelenia Góra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jeżów Sudecki Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Klix Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Łagowiec | - | Small Airport |
| Lotnisko Sportowe Gubin | - | Small Airport |
| Marianka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mostki Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Przyborów Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rzepin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Świebodzin Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zielona Góra-Przylep Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Żary
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| GLS przesyłki kurierskie | |
| UP Żary 1 | |
| UP Żary 1 Filia |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Żary
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kaplica Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej | |
| Kościół Aniołów Bożych | |
| Kościół Dom Ojca w Żarach | |
| Kościół filialny pw. Matki Boskiej Różańcowej | |
| Kościół Matki Bożej Różańcowej | |
| Kościół parafialny pw. Świętego Jana Chrzciciela | |
| Kościół pw. Dobrego Pasterza | |
| Kościół pw. Miłosierdzia Bożego w Żarach | |
| Kościół pw. Najświętszego Serca Pana Jezusa | |
| Kościół pw. Niepokalanego Poczęcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny | |
| Kościół pw. Podwyższenia Krzyża Świętego | |
| Kościół pw. Świętego Józefa Oblubieńca | |
| Kościół pw. Świętych Apostołów Piotra i Pawła w Żarach | |
| Kościół pw. Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny | |
| Sala Królestwa Świadków Jehowy |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Poland
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Żary
What is the population of Żary?
Żary has a population of 38,779 residents and is located in Poland. The population density is 3,023 people per square mile, spread across 12.8 square miles.
Is Żary expensive to live in?
The median household income is $19,548, 74% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Żary?
Żary has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°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 5.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Żary?
There are 2,327 business establishments in the area.