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Weather & Climate in Karlovy Vary, Czechia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karlovy Vary has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.2327°N, 12.8712°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Prague |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
129 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 11, 1996 | 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany | M4.1 | 36 km | 14 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M4.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.0 | 29 km | 2 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2014 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany | M3.8 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1995 | 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany | M3.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2000 | 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia | M3.6 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany | M3.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia | M3.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 27 km | 0 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.4 | 27 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) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in |
Karlovy Vary has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.5").