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Weather & Climate in Košice, Slovakia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Košice experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 94.1 sq mi (243.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7144°N, 21.2580°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bratislava |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 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 | 143 km | 13 km |
| May 20, 2003 | 12 km S of Snina, Slovakia | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1 km NNE of Bilky, Ukraine | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 6 km WSW of Krempna, Poland | M4.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1999 | 2 km WNW of Vynohradiv, Ukraine | M4.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1993 | 2 km S of Gorlice, Poland | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Szczawnica, Poland | M4.0 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Czarny Dunajec, Poland | M3.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 8 km S of Dukla, Poland | M3.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1995 | 6 km NNE of ?opuszna, Poland | M3.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 7 km WNW of Mez?csát, Hungary | M3.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 7 km SSW of Strážske, Slovakia | M3.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2003 | 8 km SSW of Mez?csát, Hungary | M3.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2006 | 10 km S of Bukowina Tatrza?ska, Poland | M3.1 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 4 km NNW of Szentistván, Hungary | M3.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 1 km SSW of Czarny Dunajec, Poland | M3.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Mátraderecske, Hungary | M2.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2003 | 4 km SW of Recsk, Hungary | M2.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 7 km S of Czarny Dunajec, Poland | M2.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 3 km NW of Egyek, Hungary | M2.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in |
Košice has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.0").