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Weather & Climate in Zalakaros, Hungary
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zalakaros experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5651°N, 17.1249°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Budapest |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
292 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 67 km | 30 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 138 km | 24 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary | M4.5 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 0 km WSW of Sisak, Croatia | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 8 km ESE of Lasinja, Croatia | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 3 km SW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 1 km E of Kecskéd, Hungary | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1996 | 5 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 3 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 8 km NW of Vo?in, Croatia | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1998 | 7 km W of Rasinja, Croatia | M4.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2021 | 4 km SSE of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 1994 | 5 km E of Lasinja, Croatia | M4.2 | 147 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
Zalakaros has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.2").