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Friesach, Austria
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Friesach is a small town in Carinthia, Austria with a population of 1,950. Elevation: 2,083 ft (635 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).
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About Friesach
Friesach is a historic town in the Sankt Veit an der Glan district of Carinthia, Austria. First mentioned in an 860 deed, it is known as the oldest town in Carinthia.
People
Economy
BClimate
| Population | 1,950 |
| Population Density | 92 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,083 ft (635 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9553°, 14.4058° |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
| Country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| State / Province | Carinthia |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 73.6 inches (187 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,060 |
About Friesach
Friesach is a small town in Austria (Carinthia) with a population of 1,950. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet (635 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.
Income: Friesach vs Austria
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Income
| Median HH Income | $48,060 |
| 36% below Austria avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 76 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Friesach
Friesach has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 996 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below Austria avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,083 ft (635 m) |
| Area | 21.1 sq mi (54.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9553°N, 14.4058°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Friesach has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.7").
Radio Stations near Friesach
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenne Kärnten | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ORF Radio Kärnten | orf, orf | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ORF Radio Kärnten HQ | orf | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ORF Slovenski spored | orf, ethnic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Popwelle Wörthersee,AutoDJ | musik der 90er, oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| ORF Slovenski spored | HQ | orf, ethnic programming | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Popwelle. Das Musikradio,AutoDJ | indie, oldie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Revisited | classic rock, rock | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Friesach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archäologischer Park Magdalensberg | ||||
| Atelier Kraftwerk | ||||
| Auer von Welsbach-Museum | ||||
| Blasmusik- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Brauchtumsmuseum Metnitz | ||||
| Dichterhain am Zammelsberg | ||||
| Gerhard Porsche Automuseum | ||||
| Heinrich-Harrer-Museum | ||||
| Jeschofnig | ||||
| Lingkor | ||||
| Metnitzer Totentanz Museum | ||||
| Milcherlebnisswelt Sonnenalm | ||||
| Museum Heimatkreis | ||||
| NaLeMu - NaturLese Museum | ||||
| Novum Forum | ||||
| Puppenmuseum | ||||
| Schaubergwerk und Mineralienschau | ||||
| Schloss Lind | ||||
| Schmalspurbahn-Museum Frojach | ||||
| St. Veit Museum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Friesach | ||||
| Talmuseum Klein St. Paul | ||||
| Werksmuseum Wietersdorfer |
Libraries in Friesach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dokumentationszentrum des Österreichischen Blasmusikverbandes | 0.0 | |||||
| Ortsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Friesach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unser Lagerhaus |
Hotels in Friesach
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Friesach
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Friesach
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Friesach
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Friesach
4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Friesach
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Friesach
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Friesach
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Friesach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirter Brauerei | ||||
| Wimitzbräu GmbH |
Ski Resorts Near Friesach
45 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Grebenzen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schilift Obdach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Salzstiegl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kreischberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rieseralm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gaberl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schilifte Kleinlobming | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gaaler Lifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Lachtal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Horsefeathers Superpark Planai | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Riesneralm - Donnersbachwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klippitztörl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hauser Kaibling | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Galsterberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Planneralm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hohentauern | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eisenerzer Ramsau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Präbichl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kaiserau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spechtenseelift - Wörschachwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tauplitz / Bad Mitterndorf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wurzeralm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Krvavec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Velika planina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Golte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mojstrana | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kranjska Gora | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Bodental | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Planica | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Macesnovc Rateče | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Petzen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vogel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Simonhöhe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Koralpe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Weinebene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochrindl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Heidialm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klug Lifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Turracher Höhe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Flattnitz | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Modriach-Winkel Hoislifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Friesach
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Klagenfurt Airport | KLU | Large Airport |
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJU | Large Airport |
| Hinterstoisser Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Feldkirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ferlach-Glainach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fiala-Fernbrugg Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Friesach/Hirt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kaplja Vas ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Leoben/Timmersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lesce Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Libeliče Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mauterndorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mayerhofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Niederöblarn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Pobrežje Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Prekopa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Donat / Mairist Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Slovenj Gradec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Šoštanj Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trieben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wolfsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Friesach
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postpartner 9360, ADEG Kohlweg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Friesach
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutschordenskirche | |
| Heiligblutkirche | |
| Hl. Jakob der Ältere | |
| Hl. Mauritius | |
| Lourdegrotte Waldandacht | |
| Peterskirche | |
| Pfarrkirche Zeltschach | |
| St. Nikolaus | |
| Stadtpfarrkirche St. Bartholomäus |
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What is the population of Friesach?
Friesach has a population of 1,950 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 21.1 square miles.
Is Friesach expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,060, 36% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Friesach?
Friesach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches, with 73.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Friesach?
There are 76 business establishments in the area.