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Weather & Climate in Várpalota, Hungary
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Várpalota experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 29.8 sq mi (77.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1994°N, 18.1395°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 7, 2019 | 3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 1 km E of Kecskéd, Hungary | M4.3 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria | M4.2 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 4 km NE of Érsekvadkert, Hungary | M4.1 | 124 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 4 km SE of Beled, Hungary | M4.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 4 km ESE of Balassagyarmat, Hungary | M4.0 | 131 km | 3 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 11 km SSW of Pápa, Hungary | M3.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2003 | 5 km NW of Jászberény, Hungary | M3.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 2 km W of Várpalota, Hungary | M3.8 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SW of Vál, Hungary | M3.8 | 39 km | 23 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 7 km NE of Rasinja, Croatia | M3.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1995 | 6 km NNE of Szabadszállás, Hungary | M3.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2000 | 2 km WSW of Seibersdorf, Austria | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Szob, Hungary | M3.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2006 | 5 km NNW of Leopoldov, Slovakia | M3.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 12 km NNW of Dudince, Slovakia | M3.5 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2003 | 6 km E of Halbturn, Austria | M3.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 4 km NW of Peteranec, Croatia | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Bábolna, Hungary | M3.4 | 45 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) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in |
Várpalota has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.1").