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Bad Hofgastein, Austria

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,951 Population 93/sq mi density
2,743 ft Elevation 836 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
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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 Hofgastein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,743 ft (836 m)
Area31.8 sq mi (82.2 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates47.1727°N, 13.0987°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.97"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

683 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 M5.6 112 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 106 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 89 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 136 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 93 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 114 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 118 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 108 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 104 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 117 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 85 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 88 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 130 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 113 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 95 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 116 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 97 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 105 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 102 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 94 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 2,000 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
June 51°F (11°C) 6.3 in
July 55°F (13°C) 7.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 6.2 in
September 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
November 32°F (0°C) 3.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.3 in

Bad Hofgastein has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 25°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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