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Weather & Climate in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banská Bystrica has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,869/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7395°N, 19.1493°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bratislava |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
185 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 13, 2002 | 1 km NNW of Rychvald, Czechia | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 5 km WNW of Heves, Hungary | M4.4 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 1 km E of Kecskéd, Hungary | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Strumie?, Poland | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 4 km NE of Érsekvadkert, Hungary | M4.1 | 80 km | 6 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Szczawnica, Poland | M4.0 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 2 km SSW of Paw?owice, Poland | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 4 km ESE of Balassagyarmat, Hungary | M4.0 | 78 km | 3 km |
| Oct 31, 1994 | 0 km NE of Orlová, Czechia | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Godów, Poland | M3.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2000 | 1 km E of Doubrava, Czechia | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 1 km SSW of Doubrava, Czechia | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2003 | 5 km NW of Jászberény, Hungary | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Orlová, Czechia | M3.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Szob, Hungary | M3.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 0 km SSW of D?tmarovice, Czechia | M3.7 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 1 km NNE of Mszana, Poland | M3.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1 km NNW of Stonava, Czechia | M3.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Czarny Dunajec, Poland | M3.6 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2006 | 5 km NNW of Leopoldov, Slovakia | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in |
Banská Bystrica has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 25°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.0").