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Budapest, Hungary

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,741,041 Population 8,587/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,984 median income, unemployment
Budapest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area202.8 sq mi (525.1 km²)
Population Density8,587/sq mi
Coordinates47.4984°N, 19.0405°W
TimezoneEurope/Budapest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 5, 2025.

Apr 22, 2013 5 km WNW of Heves, Hungary M4.4 90 km
Jan 29, 2011 1 km E of Kecskéd, Hungary M4.3 54 km
May 25, 2004 4 km SE of Beled, Hungary M4.1 143 km
Jun 5, 2013 4 km NE of Érsekvadkert, Hungary M4.1 60 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km ENE of Jászapáti, Hungary M4.0 84 km
Jul 5, 2025 9 km NNE of Pálmonostora, Hungary M4.0 115 km
Jan 19, 2014 4 km ESE of Balassagyarmat, Hungary M4.0 66 km
May 15, 2005 11 km SSW of Pápa, Hungary M3.9 128 km
Sep 12, 1995 2 km W of Várpalota, Hungary M3.8 78 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SW of Vál, Hungary M3.8 36 km
Jun 21, 2003 5 km NW of Jászberény, Hungary M3.8 62 km
Feb 5, 1995 6 km NNE of Szabadszállás, Hungary M3.8 66 km
Sep 18, 1995 6 km NNW of Szob, Hungary M3.7 44 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.7 144 km
Mar 13, 2006 5 km NNW of Leopoldov, Slovakia M3.6 147 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.6 144 km
Sep 23, 2004 12 km NNW of Dudince, Slovakia M3.5 87 km
Aug 20, 2023 6 km SE of Szarvas, Hungary M3.5 141 km
Jul 13, 2003 7 km WNW of Mez?csát, Hungary M3.4 138 km
Aug 19, 2023 10 km E of Szarvas, Hungary M3.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.1 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Budapest has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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