Weather & Climate in Prachatice, Czechia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prachatice has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,841 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,841 ft (561 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0129°N, 13.9975°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Prague |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 31, 1999 | 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1990 | 1 km SW of Molln, Austria | M3.7 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 3 km SW of Reichraming, Austria | M3.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2000 | 2 km ENE of Schönbach, Austria | M3.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1997 | 3 km SW of Windischgarsten, Austria | M3.4 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 2 km SW of Bärnau, Germany | M3.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 4 km ESE of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria | M3.2 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 1 km NNW of Milín, Czechia | M3.2 | 71 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 1999 | 5 km NNW of Altaussee, Austria | M3.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1998 | 2 km NNW of Kirchberg ob der Donau, Austria | M3.1 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Oct 22, 1994 | 2 km ENE of Strobl, Austria | M3.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 4 km SE of ?ernošín, Czechia | M3.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 3 km SSE of Molln, Austria | M3.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1993 | 3 km W of Windischgarsten, Austria | M3.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Steinfeld, Austria | M2.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Sankt Martin im Mühlkreis, Austria | M2.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1999 | 2 km ESE of Milín, Czechia | M2.9 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2008 | 8 km W of Windischgarsten, Austria | M2.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1993 | 3 km SW of Lukavec, Czechia | M2.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Reichraming, Austria | M2.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in |
Prachatice has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (2.2").