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Weather & Climate in Handlová, Slovakia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Handlová has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,391 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 33.0 sq mi (85.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7276°N, 18.7601°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bratislava |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
217 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 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 1 km E of Kecskéd, Hungary | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Strumie?, Poland | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 4 km NE of Érsekvadkert, Hungary | M4.1 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 4 km ESE of Balassagyarmat, Hungary | M4.0 | 87 km | 3 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Szczawnica, Poland | M4.0 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 2 km SSW of Paw?owice, Poland | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1994 | 0 km NE of Orlová, Czechia | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2000 | 1 km E of Doubrava, Czechia | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Godów, Poland | M3.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 1 km SSW of Doubrava, Czechia | M3.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Szob, Hungary | M3.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 0 km SSW of D?tmarovice, Czechia | M3.7 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 1 km NNE of Mszana, Poland | M3.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Orlová, Czechia | M3.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2006 | 5 km NNW of Leopoldov, Slovakia | M3.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1 km NNW of Stonava, Czechia | M3.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 0 km W of Horní Suchá, Czechia | M3.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Dec 17, 1998 | 0 km SW of Orlová, Czechia | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Czarny Dunajec, Poland | M3.6 | 114 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Handlová has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").