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Weather & Climate in Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Žiar nad Hronom experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5918°N, 18.8496°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Bratislava |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 13, 2002 | 1 km NNW of Rychvald, Czechia | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 5 km WNW of Heves, Hungary | M4.4 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 1 km E of Kecskéd, Hungary | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1997 | 2 km ENE of Strumie?, Poland | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 4 km NE of Érsekvadkert, Hungary | M4.1 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 4 km ESE of Balassagyarmat, Hungary | M4.0 | 70 km | 3 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 6 km SSE of Szczawnica, Poland | M4.0 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Aug 24, 2000 | 1 km E of Doubrava, Czechia | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1994 | 0 km NE of Orlová, Czechia | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2003 | 5 km NW of Jászberény, Hungary | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 1 km SSW of Doubrava, Czechia | M3.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 1993 | 5 km SW of Vál, Hungary | M3.8 | 141 km | 23 km |
| Sep 18, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Szob, Hungary | M3.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 0 km SSW of D?tmarovice, Czechia | M3.7 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Jun 1, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Orlová, Czechia | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Czarny Dunajec, Poland | M3.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 0 km W of Horní Suchá, Czechia | M3.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Dec 17, 1998 | 0 km SW of Orlová, Czechia | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2006 | 5 km NNW of Leopoldov, Slovakia | M3.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1 km NNW of Stonava, Czechia | M3.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Žiar nad Hronom has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 27°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").