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Weather & Climate in Palotás, Hungary
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palotás experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7953°N, 19.5962°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 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 | 51 km | 13 km |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 1 km E of Kecskéd, Hungary | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 4 km NE of Érsekvadkert, Hungary | M4.1 | 36 km | 6 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 0 km ENE of Jászapáti, Hungary | M4.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 4 km ESE of Balassagyarmat, Hungary | M4.0 | 34 km | 3 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 9 km NNE of Pálmonostora, Hungary | M4.0 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SW of Vál, Hungary | M3.8 | 89 km | 23 km |
| Jun 21, 2003 | 5 km NW of Jászberény, Hungary | M3.8 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 2 km W of Várpalota, Hungary | M3.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1995 | 6 km NNE of Szabadszállás, Hungary | M3.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Szob, Hungary | M3.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary | M3.7 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 10 km ESE of Szarvas, Hungary | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 12 km NNW of Dudince, Slovakia | M3.5 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 6 km SE of Szarvas, Hungary | M3.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 7 km WNW of Mez?csát, Hungary | M3.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1993 | 7 km NNE of Öcsöd, Hungary | M3.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 10 km E of Szarvas, Hungary | M3.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Jászjákóhalma, Hungary | M3.4 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Bábolna, Hungary | M3.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in |
Palotás has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.0").