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Lat Long: 49.15° N 20.23° E
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Starý Smokovec Snow History

Weather Forecast for Stary Smokovec - Jakubkova Luka at 1155m altitude

Issued: 1 pm 09 May 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Starý Smokovec: 5cm on Tue 12th  (after 8 AM)

Is Starý Smokovec snowsure?

The snowiest week in Starý Smokovec is week 1 of February. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week with 15cm of snowfall. Check out the Starý Smokovec Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Starý Smokovec

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December11cm2.8 days
January12cm3.4 days
February12cm3.5 days
March9cm2.7 days
April7cm1.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Starý Smokovec during May (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Starý Smokovec is 2 cm. There are typically 0.3 snowy days during this week. Stary Smokovec - Jakubkova Luka expected weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1155m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2416m) is far above the middle elevation of Stary Smokovec - Jakubkova Luka. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the second week of May but it rains much more frequently, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of May. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Stary Smokovec - Jakubkova Luka during week two of May with average maximum temperature 8.9°C and minimum temperature 7.3°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 13km/h).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Starý Smokovec and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Starý Smokovec


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Starý Smokovec and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Starý Smokovec are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Starý Smokovec and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Starý Smokovec are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Starý Smokovec and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Starý Smokovec are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.