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Weather & Climate in Hortobágy, Hungary
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hortobágy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 109.9 sq mi (284.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5828°N, 21.1511°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Apr 22, 2013 | 5 km WNW of Heves, Hungary | M4.4 | 69 km | 13 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 4 km ESE of Balassagyarmat, Hungary | M4.0 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km ENE of Jászapáti, Hungary | M4.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 9 km NNE of Pálmonostora, Hungary | M4.0 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Jun 21, 2003 | 5 km NW of Jászberény, Hungary | M3.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary | M3.7 | 91 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary | M3.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 6 km SE of Szarvas, Hungary | M3.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 10 km E of Szarvas, Hungary | M3.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 7 km WNW of Mez?csát, Hungary | M3.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1993 | 7 km NNE of Öcsöd, Hungary | M3.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Jászjákóhalma, Hungary | M3.4 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 7 km SSW of Strážske, Slovakia | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2003 | 8 km SSW of Mez?csát, Hungary | M3.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 4 km NNW of Szentistván, Hungary | M3.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2006 | 5 km NNE of Dobre?ti, Romania | M3.0 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Jul 19, 2003 | 4 km SW of Recsk, Hungary | M2.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Mátraderecske, Hungary | M2.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 4 km NW of Vészt?, Hungary | M2.8 | 71 km | 200 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 3 km NW of Egyek, Hungary | M2.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in |
Hortobágy has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.1").