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Knittelfeld, Austria

Styria · Austria

Knittelfeld is a small city in Styria, Austria with a population of 11,521. Elevation: 2,146 ft (654 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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11,521 Population 1,567/sq mi density
2,146 ft Elevation 654 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
60.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$58,104 Median Income
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Overall
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,104 median income

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About Knittelfeld

Knittelfeld

Knittelfeld is a city in Styria, Austria, located on the banks of the Mur river.

People

Population11,521
Density1,567/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$58,104

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain60.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation2,146 ft (654 m)
Population11,521
Population Density1,567 / sq mi
Elevation2,146 ft (654 m)
Coordinates47.2167°, 14.8167°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceStyria
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation60.8 inches (1,544 mm)
Annual Snowfall70.2 inches (178 cm)
Median Household Income$58,104

About Knittelfeld

Knittelfeld is a small city in Austria (Styria) with a population of 11,521. The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet (654 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Knittelfeld is $58,104, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 449 business establishments.

Income: Knittelfeld vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$58,104
23% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)449

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Knittelfeld

Knittelfeld has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1086 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.3°C / 28°F -11.8° / 7.6° 48.5
Feb 0.9°C / 34°F -9.5° / 13.6° 35.4
Mar 3.2°C / 38°F -6.3° / 16.9° 46.6
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F -4.3° / 20.1° 62.5
May 11°C / 52°F 0.9° / 22.7° 130.8
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 6.9° / 28.8° 116.3
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 7.9° / 30.3° 165.9
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 8.7° / 30.5° 137.3
Sep 13.7°C / 57°F 2.7° / 26° 112.8
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F -0.2° / 21.1° 80.3
Nov 3.1°C / 38°F -6.1° / 16° 77.1
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -11.9° / 8.2° 72.4
Knittelfeld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below Austria avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,146 ft (654 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density1,567/sq mi
Coordinates47.2167°N, 14.8167°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above Austria avg
Snowfall 70.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

671 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2024.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 140 km
Jul 11, 2000 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria M5.3 149 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 136 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 116 km
Jul 11, 2000 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria M5.0 143 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 37 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 134 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 116 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 138 km
Jan 9, 1996 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria M4.5 143 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 34 km
Dec 3, 2012 6 km NNE of Morav?e, Slovenia M4.3 114 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 15 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 140 km
Aug 9, 2003 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary M4.3 136 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 122 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 131 km
Jan 1, 2007 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria M4.2 92 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria M4.2 139 km
Apr 15, 1998 5 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.2 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
September 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Coldest

Knittelfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Knittelfeld

Institution Type Founded Website
Department Petroleum Engineering University Visit →
Energietechnik University Visit →
Erich Schmid Institut University
Montanuniversiät Peter Tunner-Gebäude University Visit →
Montanuniversitaet University Visit →
Montanuniversitaet University
Montanuniversität University
Montanuniversität Impulszentrum für Werkstoffe University
Montanuniversität Kunststofftechnik University Visit →
Montanuniversität Rohstoff- und Werkstoffzentrum University Visit →
Montanuniversität Technologie Transfer Zentrum University Visit →

Schools in Knittelfeld

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rosegger Mittelschule
BG/BRG Knittlfeld
Schulzentrum Knittelfeld (BSOG)
MS Lindenallee
Landesberufsschule
Volksschule
Roseggerschule Mittelschule
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Radio Stations near Knittelfeld

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Blechradio 1 brass MP3 128 kbps
Revisited classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Knittelfeld

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bergbaumuseum-Fohnsdorf
Eisenbahnmuseum Knittelfeld
Militärluftfahrtmuseum Zeltweg
Museum der FF St. Stefan
Museumshof Kammern
Puchmuseum Judenburg
Stadtmuseum Judenburg
VW-Käfermuseum Gaal
WALD MUSEUM

Libraries in Knittelfeld

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei in der MS Mautern0.0
Stadt Bücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Trofaiach0.0
Stadtbücherei Zeltweg0.0

Hotels in Knittelfeld

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel am Kapuzinerplatz
Pauls Hotel
Zeilinger Villa

Restaurants in Knittelfeld

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bachwirt
Bahnhofsrestauration
Cafe-Restaurant Krone
Chinesisch-Restaurant YING
DayStar Asia
Eichholzer
Gasthaus Gruber.
Gasthaus Paller
Gasthof Wieshuber
Katholisches Arbeiterheim
Meteora
Rossini

Cafes in Knittelfeld

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Lippizaner
Cafe Melange
Christa
Jamila Coffee
JESS Cafe
Kathi's Zum Pepe
Parkcafé
Pauls Cafe
Pedro's Cafe
Shisha-Bar-Lounge

Castles in Knittelfeld

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Hautzenbichl

Clinics in Knittelfeld

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AT #158379276

Dentists in Knittelfeld

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DDr. Primoz Ivancic
Dr. Ursula Jansenberger
Volkshilfe Sozialzentrum

Veterinaries in Knittelfeld

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tagesklinik für Tiere

Train Stations in Knittelfeld

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Knittelfeld

Bus Stations in Knittelfeld

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Busbahnhof

Gas Stations in Knittelfeld

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avanti
BP
Eni
Jet
Landforst Sprint
Shell
SOCAR

Banks in Knittelfeld

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Austria
bank99
BAWAG PSK
Raiffeisen
Sparda-Bank
Sparkasse
Steiermärkische Sparkasse
Volksbank

Gyms in Knittelfeld

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clever fit
FIGURE BELLE
Injoy Fitness
LifeStyle

Stadiums & Teams in Knittelfeld

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Ski Resorts Near Knittelfeld

39 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Niederalpl 0.0 $0
Hohentauern 0.0 $0
Eisenerzer Ramsau 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Präbichl 0.0 $0
Kaiserau 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Aflenzer Bürgeralm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Seeberg / Seewiesen 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Veitsch 0.0 $0
Wurzeralm 0.0 $0
Hinterstoder 0.0 $0
Planneralm 0.0 $0
Hochkar 0.0 $0
Mariazeller Bürgeralpe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Königsberg - Hollenstein 0.0 $0
Gemeindealpe Mitterbach 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lackenhof - Ötscher 0.0 $0
Maiszinken 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Annaberg 0.0 $0
Schilifte Molln 0.0 $0
Schigebiet Forsteralm 0.0 $0
Schilift Obdach 0.0 $0
Ribnica na Pohorju 0.0 $0
Vuhred 0.0 $0
Simonhöhe 0.0 $0
Koralpe 0.0 $0
Weinebene 0.0 $0
Klug Lifte 0.0 $0
Modriach-Winkel Hoislifte 0.0 $0
Klippitztörl 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Grebenzen 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Petzen 0.0 $0
Thaler Loipe 0.0 $0
Salzstiegl 0.0 $0
Rieseralm 0.0 $0
Gaberl 0.0 $0
Schilifte Kleinlobming 0.0 $0
Gaaler Lifte 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lachtal 0.0 $0
Teichalm Lifte 0.0 $0

Airports Near Knittelfeld

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Graz AirportGRZLarge Airport
Klagenfurt AirportKLULarge Airport
Hinterstoisser Air BaseMedium Airport
Feldkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferlach-Glainach AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiala-Fernbrugg Air BaseSmall Airport
Friesach/Hirt AirfieldSmall Airport
Kapfenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanzen-Turnau AirfieldSmall Airport
Leoben/Timmersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Libeliče AirfieldSmall Airport
Mariazell AirfieldSmall Airport
Mayerhofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Micheldorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Donat / Mairist AirfieldSmall Airport
Slovenj Gradec AirfieldSmall Airport
Ternberg Landing FieldSmall Airport
Trieben AirfieldSmall Airport
Wolfsberg AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Knittelfeld

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Filiale 8720

Churches & Religious Organizations in Knittelfeld

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Biserica Ortodoxă Română „Sf. Arhangheli Mihail și Gavriil“ Knittelfeld
Braunikapelle
Brunnerkreuz
Evangelikale Freikirche Knittelfeld
Evangelische Kirche
Moschee
St. Johann Kirche im Felde
Stadtpfarrkirche Christus als König

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
645 m (2,116 ft)
Area
13.8 km² (5.3 mi²)
Postal Code
8720
Website
knittelfeld.at/

🇦🇹 About Austria

Capital Vienna
Population 8,847,037
Area 83,858 km²
GDP (USD) $516,670,509,629
GDP per capita $56,580
HDI 0.926
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 95.3%
Urban population 69.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +43
TLD .at
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Austria

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 National Holiday Staatsfeiertag
May 4 Saint Florian's Day Florianitag
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 24 Saint Rupert's Day Rupertitag
Oct 26 National Holiday Nationalfeiertag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Saint Martin's Day Martinstag
Nov 15 Saint Leopold's Day Leopolditag
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stefanitag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knittelfeld

What is the population of Knittelfeld?

Knittelfeld has a population of 11,521 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 1,567 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles.

Is Knittelfeld expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,104, 23% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Knittelfeld?

Knittelfeld has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.8 inches, with 70.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Knittelfeld?

There are 449 business establishments in the area.

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