Griffen, Austria
Carinthia · Austria
Griffen is a small town in Carinthia, Austria with a population of 3,466. Elevation: 1,594 ft (486 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Griffen
Griffen is a market town in the district of Völkermarkt in the Austrian state of Carinthia.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,466 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.7044°, 14.7328° |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
| Country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| State / Province | Carinthia |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.2 inches (1,962 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 133.9 inches (340 cm) |
About Griffen
Griffen is a small town in Austria (Carinthia) with a population of 3,466. The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet (486 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.
Climate in Griffen
Griffen 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 | 39.0°F |
| 28% below Austria avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 68.4 sq mi (177.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7044°N, 14.7328°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Griffen has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Griffen
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volksschule Pustritz | - | - | - | - |
| Mittelschule Griffen | - | - | - | - |
| Volksschule Griffen | - | - | - | - |
| Volksschule Haimburg | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Griffen
11 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 | |
| ORF Slovenski spored | HQ | orf, ethnic programming | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Himmelberg | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Triglav (SI) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Gorenc (SI) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Revisited | classic rock, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Agora | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Agora 105,5 | free radio, freies radio | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Griffen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archäologisches Museum | ||||
| Atelier Kraftwerk | ||||
| Benediktinerstift St. Paul | ||||
| Feuerwehr Lavamünd Museum | ||||
| Handwerksmuseum | ||||
| Heinrich-Harrer-Museum | ||||
| Historisches Museum Bleiburg | ||||
| Jeschofnig | ||||
| Lingkor | ||||
| Milcherlebnisswelt Sonnenalm | ||||
| Museum im Lavanthaus | ||||
| Museum Liaunig | ||||
| Muzej Peršman/Peršman-Museum | ||||
| Oldtimer und Bauernkram Museum | ||||
| Patek Mühle | ||||
| Peter Handke Dauerausstellung | ||||
| Podzemlje Pece - Turistični rudnik in muzej | ||||
| Povhov mlin | ||||
| Puppenmuseum | ||||
| Rudarski muzej | ||||
| Schaubergwerk und Mineralienschau | ||||
| Stara železarna | ||||
| Talmuseum Klein St. Paul | ||||
| Tickets Obir Tropfsteinhöhlen | ||||
| Werksmuseum Wietersdorfer | ||||
| Werner Berg Museum |
Libraries in Griffen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knjižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Koroška osrednja knjižnica dr. Franca Sušnika | 0.0 | |||||
| Ortsbibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Griffen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Mestna tržnica Ravne | |||||
| Ribja tržnica |
Restaurants in Griffen
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Griffen
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Griffen
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Griffen
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Griffen
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Griffen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mühlenbräu Oschenitzen |
Stadiums & Teams in Griffen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Griffen
29 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klug Lifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Planneralm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Riesneralm - Donnersbachwald | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Lachtal | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gaaler Lifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schilifte Kleinlobming | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gaberl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rieseralm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kreischberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Salzstiegl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Thaler Loipe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schilift Obdach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Grebenzen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klippitztörl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Modriach-Winkel Hoislifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Smučarski center Cerkno | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Weinebene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Koralpe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Simonhöhe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vuhred | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ribnica na Pohorju | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Petzen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kope | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Bodental | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Golte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Velika planina | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Krvavec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Celjska koca | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stari Vrh | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Griffen
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Graz Airport | GRZ | Large Airport |
| Klagenfurt Airport | KLU | Large Airport |
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJU | Large Airport |
| Hinterstoisser Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Celje Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Feldkirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ferlach-Glainach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Friesach/Hirt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gorica pri Šmartnem Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hude Ravne - Dole pri Litiji Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kamnik - Dulnica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kaplja Vas ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Leoben/Timmersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lesce Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Libeliče Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mayerhofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pobrežje Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Podpeč Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Prekopa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Donat / Mairist Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Slovenj Gradec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Šoštanj Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sostro Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wolfsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zagorje ob Savi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Griffen
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postpartner 9112 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Griffen
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alte Pfarrkirche | |
| Friedhofskirche Griffen | |
| Kirche St Jakob | |
| Pfarrkirche Maria Himmelfahrt | |
| Pfarrkirche Markt Griffen | |
| Sankt Kolomann | |
| St. Michael | |
| St. Thomas | |
| Stiftskirche Maria Himmelfahrt | |
| Wehrkirche Greutschach | |
| Weinbergkapelle |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Griffen?
Griffen has a population of 3,466 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 68.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Griffen?
Griffen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 77.2 inches, with 133.9 inches of snow.
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