Bezau, Austria

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

2,003 Population 37/sq mi density

2,136 ft Elevation 651 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$62,316 median income, unemployment

Bezau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.4 inches. The area receives 237.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	44.0°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,136 ft (651 m)
Area	54.6 sq mi (141.3 km²)
Population Density	37/sq mi
Coordinates	47.3848°N, 9.9014°W
Timezone	Europe/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.4"

175% above US avg

Snowfall 237.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.32"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

577 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Dec 29, 1999	12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy	M4.8	92 km
Mar 22, 2003	2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany	M4.7	114 km
Jul 17, 2001	3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy	M4.7	122 km
Nov 20, 1991	1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland	M4.7	73 km
Mar 31, 1994	2 km W of Warth, Austria	M4.7	24 km
Jun 5, 1997	2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria	M4.6	60 km
Jan 4, 2009	3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland	M4.5	47 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	77 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland	M4.5	102 km
Oct 1, 2001	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	92 km
Apr 6, 2000	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	93 km
May 8, 1992	2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	36 km
May 15, 1992	1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	34 km
May 8, 1992	0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	33 km
Nov 22, 1997	4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland	M4.4	60 km
May 6, 2003	7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland	M4.3	93 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	90 km
Dec 31, 1999	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.3	93 km
Jul 10, 1993	4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria	M4.2	22 km
Jan 21, 2008	4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland	M4.2	77 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1987	VALTELLINA	Meteorological	95.0 m	27	117 km
1601	LAKE LUCERNE	Eruption + Earthquake	4.0 m	8	124 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	3.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	31°F (-1°C)	3.9 in
March	37°F (3°C)	4.0 in
April	42°F (6°C)	4.5 in
May	51°F (11°C)	5.2 in
June	56°F (14°C)	7.0 in
July	59°F (15°C)	7.3 in	Wettest
August	60°F (16°C)	6.7 in	Warmest
September	54°F (12°C)	5.2 in
October	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in
November	37°F (3°C)	4.8 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	4.3 in

Bezau has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (3.8").

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