Heiligenblut, Austria

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

1,069 Population 142/sq mi density

4,318 ft Elevation 1,316 meters

32°F Avg Temperature 0°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

Heiligenblut has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	32.4°F
	40% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,318 ft (1,316 m)
Area	7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Population Density	142/sq mi
Coordinates	47.0398°N, 12.8435°W
Timezone	Europe/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"

55% above US avg

Snowfall 24.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.05"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

709 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	108 km
Jul 12, 2004	7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M5.2	103 km
Feb 14, 2002	4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.7	78 km
Jul 17, 2001	3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy	M4.7	129 km
Jul 21, 2003	3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria	M4.7	114 km
Nov 11, 1990	5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia	M4.7	137 km
May 6, 1998	6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia	M4.6	111 km
Oct 5, 1991	0 km W of Nimis, Italy	M4.5	98 km
May 28, 1998	3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy	M4.5	90 km
Jun 9, 2012	5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy	M4.5	97 km
Jan 30, 2015	4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.4	74 km
May 13, 1999	2 km NW of Clodig, Italy	M4.4	111 km
Sep 30, 2002	5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia	M4.3	97 km
Apr 20, 1994	5 km NE of Claut, Italy	M4.3	85 km
Apr 15, 1998	7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M4.3	110 km
Mar 27, 2024	6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy	M4.3	79 km
Aug 29, 2004	1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy	M4.3	71 km
Oct 2, 1993	4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy	M4.3	81 km
Jul 13, 2020	9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy	M4.3	82 km
Jan 14, 2005	6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia	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	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	3.4 in
February	19°F (-7°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	23°F (-5°C)	4.2 in
April	28°F (-2°C)	4.7 in
May	37°F (3°C)	5.3 in
June	43°F (6°C)	6.4 in
July	47°F (8°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
August	47°F (8°C)	6.4 in	Warmest
September	42°F (6°C)	5.0 in
October	36°F (2°C)	4.5 in
November	26°F (-3°C)	4.7 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	4.0 in

Heiligenblut has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 19°F in February to 47°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.1").

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