Hopfgarten in Defereggen, Austria

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

249 Population 33/sq mi density

4,324 ft Elevation 1,318 meters

37°F Avg Temperature 3°C

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$71,064 median income, unemployment

Hopfgarten in Defereggen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 17.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	36.8°F
	32% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-5°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,324 ft (1,318 m)
Area	7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Population Density	33/sq mi
Coordinates	46.9192°N, 12.5364°W
Timezone	Europe/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"

26% above US avg

Snowfall 17.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.22"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

725 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	114 km
Jul 12, 2004	7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M5.2	109 km
Jul 21, 2003	3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria	M4.7	139 km
Feb 14, 2002	4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.7	78 km
Nov 11, 1990	5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia	M4.7	145 km
Jul 17, 2001	3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy	M4.7	104 km
Jun 5, 1997	2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria	M4.6	147 km
May 6, 1998	6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia	M4.6	117 km
Oct 5, 1991	0 km W of Nimis, Italy	M4.5	97 km
Jun 9, 2012	5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy	M4.5	79 km
May 28, 1998	3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy	M4.5	85 km
May 13, 1999	2 km NW of Clodig, Italy	M4.4	114 km
Jan 30, 2015	4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.4	73 km
Jan 14, 2005	6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia	M4.3	139 km
Apr 20, 1994	5 km NE of Claut, Italy	M4.3	69 km
Mar 27, 2024	6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy	M4.3	70 km
Jul 13, 2020	9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy	M4.3	67 km
Sep 30, 2002	5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia	M4.3	107 km
Aug 29, 2004	1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy	M4.3	64 km
Oct 2, 1993	4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy	M4.3	77 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	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-5°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	2.4 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	3.0 in
April	33°F (1°C)	3.5 in
May	42°F (6°C)	4.5 in
June	48°F (9°C)	5.6 in
July	52°F (11°C)	6.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	52°F (11°C)	5.7 in
September	47°F (8°C)	4.3 in
October	40°F (4°C)	3.8 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	3.7 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	2.8 in

Hopfgarten in Defereggen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 22°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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