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Temperature trends in Krakow

4 weather stations · coverage 1952–2025

+ 2.1°Cin 73 years

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Primary weather station near Krakow with the most complete temperature record

KRAKOW

Station record

Station id
929
Source
ECAD
Record
1952–2025
Years
74
Warmest year
2024 (11.2°C)
Coldest year
1956 (6.30°C)
Trend since 1980
+0.53°C / decade

KRAKOW

1952–2025 · Krakow, Poland

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First 10 years (1952–1961): 7.82 °C · Last 10 years (2016–2025): 9.94 °C · Gap: +2.12 °C

Annual mean temperatures — ECAD source.

Climate trends at Krakow (1952–2025)

Krakow, a vibrant city in Poland with a population of 804,237, has shown significant changes in its climate over the past several decades. With data collected from multiple stations in the region, we can observe notable warming trends that have implications for the local environment and community.

According to the primary climate statistics, Krakow's mean temperature has increased from 7.82°C during the period of 1952–1961 to 9.94°C in the most recent period of 2016–2025. This represents a considerable increase of 2.12°C over the span of these years. Additionally, the mean temperature for the most recent decade (2015–2024) stands at 9.95°C, indicating a continuing trend of warming.

Trend Summary

Between 1961 and 1990, the mean temperature was recorded at 7.81°C, which rose to 8.93°C in the period from 1991 to 2020. This shows a clear warming trend of approximately 2.07°C since 1980, with a rate of increase of 0.529°C per decade since that time. The last decade (2016–2025) has also shown a notable increase of 0.99°C compared to the prior decade (2006–2015).

Climate change impacts

The observed temperature increases in Krakow are consistent with global warming trends, which suggest a higher risk of extreme weather events, such as heat waves and droughts. These changes can have significant impacts on local ecosystems, agriculture, and public health.

Comparison vs National Benchmark and Paris

When compared to the national average for the top 500 cities in Poland, which is approximately 8.89°C for the period 1991–2020, Krakow's recent mean temperature of 9.95°C is notably higher. Furthermore, Krakow's temperature is 3.67°C below that of Paris, highlighting regional differences in climate impacts.

Top-5 warm years

  • 2024: 11.23°C
  • 2019: 10.46°C
  • 2023: 10.39°C
  • 2018: 10.13°C
  • 2015: 10.07°C

The record coldest temperature was observed in 1956, at 6.3°C.

For more detailed climate data, you can access the raw data in CSV format or JSON format. Additionally, explore our interactive map here.

Frequently asked questions

Which weather station is used for Krakow?
Statistics on this page come from the KRAKOW station, id 929, ECAD source.
How long is the temperature record in Krakow?
The record runs from 1952 to 2025 (74 years with data).
How much has Krakow warmed?
The annual mean changed by +2.12°C from 1952–1961 to 2016–2025 (first 10 vs last 10 years of the series).
What was the warmest year on record in Krakow?
The warmest year in this series is 2024 (annual mean 11.2°C).
What is the decade trend since 1980 in Krakow?
The linear trend since 1980 is +0.53°C per decade.

Downloads — primary station

Station: KRAKOW (ECAD 929).

Fossil CO₂ emissions (ODIAC) in the grid cell for Krakow

1° gridded estimate (fossil carbon surface flux integrated over the calendar year, 2000–2023) for the grid cell that contains the city: the plotted value is a surface emission intensity (gC/m²/yr), comparable across regions, not local air CO₂ concentration (wind and mixing are not represented here).

CO₂ page (ODIAC map, Keeling…)

ODIAC 1°×1° grid cell (centre ≈ 50.5°, 19.5°).

All other weather stations near Krakow

Here are the 3 other stations linked to this page near Krakow, with data that typically span 1952–2025, depending on the site.