Deutsch Griffen, Austria

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

364 Population 9/sq mi density

2,684 ft Elevation 818 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$48,060 median income, unemployment

Deutsch Griffen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	40.0°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,684 ft (818 m)
Area	41.2 sq mi (106.7 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	46.8561°N, 14.0750°W
Timezone	Europe/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"

50% above US avg

Snowfall 17.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.81"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

915 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	75 km
Mar 13, 1998	4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia	M5.2	141 km
Jul 12, 2004	7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M5.2	71 km
May 22, 1995	6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia	M4.9	138 km
Feb 14, 2002	4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.7	88 km
Jul 21, 2003	3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria	M4.7	39 km
Nov 11, 1990	5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia	M4.7	80 km
May 6, 1998	6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia	M4.6	74 km
Jun 2, 2002	6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia	M4.6	137 km
Apr 22, 2014	7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia	M4.5	137 km
Jun 9, 2012	5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy	M4.5	144 km
Oct 5, 1991	0 km W of Nimis, Italy	M4.5	95 km
May 28, 1998	3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy	M4.5	104 km
Apr 24, 2005	0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia	M4.4	144 km
Jan 30, 2015	4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.4	87 km
Mar 13, 2014	9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia	M4.4	137 km
May 13, 1999	2 km NW of Clodig, Italy	M4.4	85 km
Oct 1, 2004	3 km S of Oberaich, Austria	M4.4	103 km
Aug 29, 2004	1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy	M4.3	104 km
Apr 20, 1994	5 km NE of Claut, Italy	M4.3	130 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	149 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	2.6 in	Driest
March	32°F (-0°C)	3.7 in
April	37°F (3°C)	4.6 in
May	47°F (8°C)	5.2 in
June	52°F (11°C)	6.7 in
July	56°F (13°C)	6.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	56°F (13°C)	6.0 in
September	50°F (10°C)	5.6 in
October	42°F (6°C)	4.9 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	4.7 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	3.6 in

Deutsch Griffen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 24°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.6").

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