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Gurk, Austria

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0
B Good
857 Population 29/sq mi density
2,182 ft Elevation 665 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,060 median income, unemployment
Gurk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 73.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,182 ft (665 m)
Area29.6 sq mi (76.6 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates46.8739°N, 14.2917°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 73.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

918 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 85 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 143 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 81 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 139 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 84 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 102 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 32 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 84 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 139 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 108 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 138 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 119 km
Apr 24, 2005 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.4 145 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 102 km
Mar 13, 2014 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia M4.4 132 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 96 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 89 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 146 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 124 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 5.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Gurk has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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