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Zabrze

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Updated Saturday, October 31, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Zabrze month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Zabrze are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 24–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and July the wettest (about 90 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January2.3-3.2523.8
February5.3-1.6575.0
March9.60.3417.6
April14.34.2549.2
May18.58.76510.6
June23.913.76812.3
July24.614.99011.9
August24.715.19010.8
September20.211.3828.7
October14.56.6656.4
November7.92.1554.3
December3.7-1.0523.1

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1243

    Biskupice, which is now a subdivision of Zabrze, was first mentioned in 1243 as Biscupici dicitur cirka Bitom.

  2. Documented history · 1295

    Zabrze (or Old Zabrze) was mentioned in 1295–1305 as Sadbre sive Cunczindorf (German for Konrad/Kunze's village; sive = "or").

  3. Documented history · 1526

    Zabrze became part of the Habsburg monarchy in 1526.

  4. Documented history · 1645

    In 1645, along with the Duchy of Opole, Zabrze returned to Polish rule under the House of Vasa, in 1666 it fell back to the Habsburgs, and was later annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia during the Silesian Wars.

  5. First mention of Biskupice

    Biskupice, now a subdivision of Zabrze, was first mentioned in 1243

Current public leadership

  • Roman Urbańczyk

    Wikidata currently records this person as Zabrze's head of government.

  • Małgorzata Mańka-Szulik

    Wikidata currently records this person as Zabrze's head of government. Polish mathematician.

  • Jerzy Gołubowicz

    Wikidata currently records this person as Zabrze's head of government. Politician and researcher.

  • Agnieszka Rupniewska

    Wikidata currently records this person as Zabrze's head of government. Polish politician.

People associated with this place

  • James Kleist (1873–1949)

    German-American Jesuit scholar

  • Heinz Fiebig (1897–1964)

    Wehrmacht general

  • Jerzy Gorgoń (born 1949)

    Polish former football player

  • Fritz Katz (1898–1969)

    pioneer of adrenal transplants

  • Wolfgang Jörchel (1907–1945)

    Standartenführer in the Waffen SS

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Zabrze yet.

Local business and employers

  • DB Cargo Polska

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Zabrze. Polish railway company.

  • Elektrociepłownia Zabrze

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Zabrze.

  • Mostostal Zabrze

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Zabrze. Polish construction company.

  • PTKiGK Zabrze

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Zabrze.

  • Upper Silesia Brewery

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Zabrze.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Zabrze, in brief

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02 · History

How Zabrze took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Zabrze

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Zabrze

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Zabrze

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Zabrze

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08 · Questions

Questions about Zabrze

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zabrze

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01 · Q&A

Where is Zabrze located and what are its coordinates?

Zabrze is situated in Poland at geographic coordinates 50.3249, 18.7858, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Zabrze?

Zabrze has a recorded population of approximately 192,177 and observes the Europe/Warsaw time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Zabrze?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Zabrze include Polish, with PLN used for local transactions.

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