Lake Leśnia Reservoir
Polish reservoir near Leśna in Lower Silesia
Dam-made reservoir near Leśna in Lower Silesia; used for boating, angling and lakeside cycling. Nearby medieval castles and timbered towns attract day-trippers.
Lake Leśnia at a Glance#
About Lake Leśnia#
Lake Leśnia (Jezioro Leśniańskie) is a reservoir in Lower Silesian Voivodeship in southwestern Poland formed by a dam on the Kwisa River. The reservoir occupies a valley near the town of Leśna and is used for local water management and recreation.
The shoreline is a focus for local boating, angling and shoreline walks; visitors also come to view nearby historic sites such as Czocha Castle which sits above the reservoir. Recreational use is primarily day visits and small-boat activity.
The reservoir was created by damming the Kwisa River; since formation it has served flood control, water storage and recreational purposes. Management has focused on maintaining the dam and supporting local recreation.
The lake sits in southwest Poland near the town of Leśna, close to the Czech border, in a hilly, forested landscape of the Lower Silesian region.
- Nearby landmark: A historic castle, Czocha Castle, and other shoreline features are visible from or sit close to the reservoir, making the area of interest for sightseeing and short boat trips.
Weather & Climate near Lake Leśnia#
Lake Leśnia's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (617 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 0° | -7° | 37 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.2h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 30 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.8h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 7° | -1° | 36 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 3° - 12° | 5° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 65 mm | overcast | 75% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 72 mm | overcast | 72% | 3.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.3h |
| July | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.9h |
| August | Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 14.4h |
| September | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 43 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 42 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 2° | -5° | 45 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
