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Weather & Climate in Zakopane, Poland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zakopane experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 74.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,687 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,687 ft (819 m) |
| Area | 32.4 sq mi (84.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 841/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2990°N, 19.9489°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Warsaw |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
678 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 13, 2002 | 1 km NNW of Rychvald, Czechia | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1993 | 3 km E of Ruda ?l?ska, Poland | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2015 | 2 km ESE of Ruda ?l?ska, Poland | M4.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 6 km WSW of Krempna, Poland | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2022 | 4 km ESE of Katowice, Poland | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 2 km SSW of Orzesze, Poland | M4.2 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Strumie?, Poland | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1990 | 3 km NE of ?wierklaniec, Poland | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1993 | 1 km WNW of ?wierklaniec, Poland | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 4 km SW of Radzionków, Poland | M4.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 1993 | 2 km S of Gorlice, Poland | M4.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Szczawnica, Poland | M4.0 | 42 km | 8 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 4 km WSW of Wilcza, Poland | M4.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Rogo?nik, Poland | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 2 km SSW of Paw?owice, Poland | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 4 km ESE of Balassagyarmat, Hungary | M4.0 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Oct 31, 1994 | 0 km NE of Orlová, Czechia | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2019 | 0 km W of Jejkowice, Poland | M3.9 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Mar 11, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Godów, Poland | M3.9 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Oct 5, 1990 | 0 km ENE of Piekary ?l?skie, Poland | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in |
Zakopane has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 22°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.3").