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Temperature trends in Warsaw

8 weather stations · coverage 1952–2025

+ 2.5°Cin 73 years

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Primary weather station near Warsaw with the most complete temperature record

WARSZAWA-OKECIE

Station record

Station id
209
Source
ECAD
Record
1952–2025
Years
74
Warmest year
2024 (11.7°C)
Coldest year
1956 (6.19°C)
Trend since 1980
+0.64°C / decade

WARSZAWA-OKECIE

1952–2025 · Warsaw, Poland

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First 10 years (1952–1961): 7.79 °C · Last 10 years (2016–2025): 10.30 °C · Gap: +2.50 °C

Annual mean temperatures — ECAD source.

Climate trends at Warsaw (1952–2025)

Warsaw, the capital of Poland, has experienced significant changes in its climate over the past several decades. With data collected from the WARSZAWA-OKECIE station since 1952, we can observe a clear warming trend that has implications for the local environment and community.

Over the span of 74 years, the average temperature in Warsaw has increased notably. The mean temperature during the first decade of observations (1952–1961) was 7.79°C, while the last decade (2016–2025) has seen an increase to 10.3°C. This represents a warming of 2.5°C, highlighting the significant changes in climate conditions in the region.

Trend Summary

According to the data, the average temperature for the period from 1991 to 2020 was approximately 9.02°C, which is higher than the 7.84°C average from 1961 to 1990. The warming trend has accelerated since the 1980s, with an approximate increase of 2.39°C since that decade. The trend has been quantified at about 0.639°C per decade since 1980 and 0.449°C per decade since 1960.

Climate change impacts

The rising temperatures in Warsaw are likely to increase the risk of heat waves and drought conditions, affecting both the local ecosystem and urban infrastructure. As the climate continues to warm, the frequency and intensity of these events may increase, posing challenges for the city's residents and planners.

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 of 1991 to 2020, Warsaw's temperatures are higher. Additionally, Warsaw's average temperature is 3.58°C lower than that of Paris, indicating a distinct regional climate profile.

Top-5 warm years

  • 2024: 11.72°C
  • 2019: 10.93°C
  • 2023: 10.78°C
  • 2020: 10.52°C
  • 2018: 10.51°C

The record coldest temperature recorded in Warsaw was 6.19°C in 1956, while the warmest year recorded is 2024 with a temperature of 11.72°C.

For more detailed data, you can access the raw CSV or JSON files here or explore the interactive climate map here.

Frequently asked questions

Which weather station is used for Warsaw?
Statistics on this page come from the WARSZAWA-OKECIE station, id 209, ECAD source.
How long is the temperature record in Warsaw?
The record runs from 1952 to 2025 (74 years with data).
How much has Warsaw warmed?
The annual mean changed by +2.50°C from 1952–1961 to 2016–2025 (first 10 vs last 10 years of the series).
What was the warmest year on record in Warsaw?
The warmest year in this series is 2024 (annual mean 11.7°C).
What is the decade trend since 1980 in Warsaw?
The linear trend since 1980 is +0.64°C per decade.

Downloads — primary station

Station: WARSZAWA-OKECIE (ECAD 209).

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

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 ≈ 52.5°, 21.5°).

All other weather stations near Warsaw

Here are the 7 other stations linked to this page near Warsaw, with data that typically span 1952–2025, depending on the site.