Grossarl, Austria

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

3,825 Population 121/sq mi density

3,005 ft Elevation 916 meters

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$54,324 median income, unemployment

Grossarl has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	38.9°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,005 ft (916 m)
Area	31.8 sq mi (82.2 km²)
Population Density	121/sq mi
Coordinates	47.2333°N, 13.2000°W
Timezone	Europe/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"

42% above US avg

Snowfall 16.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.20"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

675 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	115 km
Jul 12, 2004	7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M5.2	110 km
Feb 14, 2002	4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.7	96 km
Jul 21, 2003	3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria	M4.7	86 km
Nov 11, 1990	5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia	M4.7	138 km
May 6, 1998	6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia	M4.6	118 km
Oct 5, 1991	0 km W of Nimis, Italy	M4.5	114 km
May 28, 1998	3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy	M4.5	111 km
Jun 9, 2012	5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy	M4.5	128 km
May 13, 1999	2 km NW of Clodig, Italy	M4.4	121 km
Jan 30, 2015	4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.4	92 km
Aug 29, 2004	1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy	M4.3	96 km
Jan 14, 2005	6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia	M4.3	132 km
Mar 27, 2024	6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy	M4.3	103 km
Sep 30, 2002	5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia	M4.3	100 km
Nov 10, 1995	3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria	M4.3	108 km
Jul 13, 2020	9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy	M4.3	111 km
Apr 20, 1994	5 km NE of Claut, Italy	M4.3	114 km
Apr 15, 1998	7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M4.3	117 km
Oct 2, 1993	4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy	M4.3	101 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	126 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	25°F (-4°C)	2.6 in	Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	3.4 in
April	36°F (2°C)	3.9 in
May	45°F (7°C)	4.8 in
June	50°F (10°C)	6.6 in
July	54°F (12°C)	7.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	54°F (12°C)	6.5 in
September	48°F (9°C)	5.0 in
October	41°F (5°C)	3.9 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	3.9 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	3.5 in

Grossarl has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 25°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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