Kapfenberg, Austria
Styria · Austria
Kapfenberg is a small city in Styria, Austria with a population of 22,798. Elevation: 1,647 ft (502 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°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 Kapfenberg
Kapfenberg is a city in the Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District of the Austrian state of Styria. It lies in the Mürz valley in Upper Styria, between Bruck an der Mur and Kindberg, and forms part of one of the main industrial and transport corridors of central Styria. With 21,964 residents with a main residence as of 30 September 2024, it is the third-largest city in Styria after Graz and Leoben.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,798 |
| Population Density | 25,616 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.4446°, 15.2933° |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
| Country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| State / Province | Styria |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.1 inches (994 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 70.1 inches (178 cm) |
About Kapfenberg
Kapfenberg is a small city in Austria (Styria) with a population of 22,798. The city sits at an elevation of 1,647 feet (502 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.
Climate in Kapfenberg
Kapfenberg has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1126 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below Austria avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25,616/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4446°N, 15.2933°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Kapfenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.8").
Schools in Kapfenberg
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelschule Kapfenberg Stadt | - | - | - | - |
| Polytechnische Schule Kapfenberg | - | - | - | - |
| VS und SPZ Dr.-Karl-Renner | - | - | - | - |
| Volksschule Walfersam | - | - | - | - |
| HTL Kapfenberg | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kapfenberg
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenne Steiermark | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ORF Radio Steiermark | HQ | orf | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ORF Radio Steiermark | orf | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Austrian Rock Radio | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Steiermark (werbefrei) | - | AAC 1828 kbps | |
| Blechradio 1 | brass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Flamingo | schlager | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Styrialounge | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Helsinki | - | MP3 |
Museums in Kapfenberg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Hochschwabmuseum | ||||
| Höhlenmuseum | ||||
| Kleinstes Jagd- und Wildtiermuseum | ||||
| KUZ | ||||
| Metallurgie Museum Donawitz | ||||
| Museumscenter und Kunsthalle Leoben | ||||
| Oldtimermuseum | ||||
| Schauturbine | ||||
| Sensenwerk Deutschfeistritz |
Libraries in Kapfenberg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Göß | 0.0 | |||||
| Buch & Co | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherzelle | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Passail | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Turnau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Kindberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kapfenberg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauernmarkt Leoben | |||||
| Marktplatz Sankt Jakob-Breitenau |
Hotels in Kapfenberg
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kapfenberg
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kapfenberg
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kapfenberg
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kapfenberg
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kapfenberg
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kapfenberg
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kapfenberg
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kapfenberg
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kapfenberg
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kapfenberg
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kapfenberg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kapfenberg
41 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puchis Welt in Puchberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Stuhleck - Semmering | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schmoll Lifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Seeberg / Seewiesen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Semmering Hirschenkogel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Happylift – Semmering | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Veitsch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niederalpl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochkar | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mariazeller Bürgeralpe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Königsberg - Hollenstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Feistritzsattel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gemeindealpe Mitterbach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Lackenhof - Ötscher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Maiszinken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Annaberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schigebiet Forsteralm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Furtnerlifte Rohr im Gebirge | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Turmkogellifte Puchenstuben | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hochbärneck | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schigebiet Unterberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schilifte Kleinlobming | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Weinebene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klug Lifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Modriach-Winkel Hoislifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Klippitztörl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Schilift Obdach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Thaler Loipe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Salzstiegl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Rieseralm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gaberl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Koralpe | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gaaler Lifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Teichalm Lifte | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Strallegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Familienschiberg St. Jakob im Walde | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Hauereck - St. Kathrein am Hauenstein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Eisenerzer Ramsau | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Präbichl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Aflenzer Bürgeralm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Arabichl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kapfenberg
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Graz Airport | GRZ | Large Airport |
| Hinterstoisser Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Flugplatz Seitenstetten | - | Small Airport |
| Kapfenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lanzen-Turnau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leoben/Timmersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mariazell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Georgen-Ybbsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Völtendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weiz-Unterfladnitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wolfsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kapfenberg
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Filiale 8605 |
Treatment Centers in Kapfenberg
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Klinikum Theresienhof | ||
| Neurologisches Therapiezentrum Kapfenberg | ||
| Rehabilitationszentrum Aflenz |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kapfenberg
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christuskirche | |
| Donatuskapelle | |
| Freikirche Herrlicht | |
| Hl. Familie | |
| Lorettokapelle | |
| St. Oswald | |
| Töllermaier-Kreuz |
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What is the population of Kapfenberg?
Kapfenberg has a population of 22,798 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 25,616 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kapfenberg?
Kapfenberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches, with 70.1 inches of snow.
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