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Bad Gastein, Austria

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,980 Population 125/sq mi density
3,274 ft Elevation 998 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 1°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,324 median income, unemployment
Bad Gastein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average34.5°F
36% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,274 ft (998 m)
Area31.8 sq mi (82.2 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates47.1155°N, 13.1347°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

708 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 12, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 105 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 99 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 83 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 91 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 130 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 107 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 97 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 102 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 114 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 110 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 78 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 114 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 90 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 88 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 100 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 106 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 123 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 97 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 82 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER Meteorological 235.0 m 2,000 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 4.0 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 4.6 in
May 39°F (4°C) 5.3 in
June 45°F (7°C) 6.7 in
July 49°F (10°C) 7.2 in Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in
October 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 4.7 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.9 in

Bad Gastein has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 21°F in January to 49°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (3.0").

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