Weather & Climate in Nowy Sącz, Poland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nowy Sącz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Area | 22.0 sq mi (57.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,693/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.6218°N, 20.6971°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
267 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Dec 9, 1993 | 3 km E of Ruda ?l?ska, Poland | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2003 | 12 km S of Snina, Slovakia | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2015 | 2 km ESE of Ruda ?l?ska, Poland | M4.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Strumie?, Poland | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2022 | 4 km ESE of Katowice, Poland | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 2 km SSW of Orzesze, Poland | M4.2 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 6 km WSW of Krempna, Poland | M4.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Szczawnica, Poland | M4.0 | 31 km | 8 km |
| Jan 6, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Rogo?nik, Poland | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 2 km SSW of Paw?owice, Poland | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1993 | 2 km S of Gorlice, Poland | M4.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 2 km NW of ?wi?toch?owice, Poland | M3.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 2 km SSE of ?wi?toch?owice, Poland | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Bieru?, Poland | M3.7 | 129 km | 21 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 2 km W of D?browa Górnicza, Poland | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 8 km S of Dukla, Poland | M3.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Czarny Dunajec, Poland | M3.6 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 1995 | 6 km NNE of ?opuszna, Poland | M3.5 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1998 | 3 km NNE of Czelad?, Poland | M3.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 15, 2002 | 2 km SSW of ?wi?toch?owice, Poland | M3.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Nowy Sącz has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.3").