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Weather & Climate in Szombathely, Hungary
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Szombathely experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 3,764.5 sq mi (9,750.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2309°N, 16.6216°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
256 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jul 11, 2000 | 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria | M5.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 119 km | 30 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 64 km | 12 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 1 km E of Kecskéd, Hungary | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary | M4.3 | 23 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1998 | 7 km W of Rasinja, Croatia | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Austria | M4.2 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria | M4.2 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria | M4.2 | 102 km | 3 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 4 km SE of Beled, Hungary | M4.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 5 km W of Rasinja, Croatia | M4.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria | M4.1 | 69 km | 12 km |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria | M4.0 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria | M4.0 | 72 km | 3 km |
| Mar 30, 2021 | 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria | M4.0 | 67 km | 7 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in |
Szombathely has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.1").