Sign In Register

Palfau, Austria

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0
B Good
369 Population 17/sq mi density
1,923 ft Elevation 586 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,104 median income, unemployment
Palfau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,923 ft (586 m)
Area22.4 sq mi (58.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates47.7000°N, 14.8000°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

277 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2024.

Jul 11, 2000 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria M5.3 126 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 100 km
Jul 11, 2000 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria M5.0 120 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 70 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 102 km
Jan 9, 1996 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria M4.5 122 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 48 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 51 km
Jan 1, 2007 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria M4.2 142 km
Sep 20, 2013 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria M4.2 127 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria M4.2 109 km
May 7, 2009 Austria M4.2 68 km
Jul 25, 2005 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria M4.1 111 km
Jul 18, 2008 Austria M4.1 80 km
Feb 2, 2013 6 km S of Sittersdorf, Austria M4.0 135 km
Mar 30, 2023 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria M4.0 88 km
Mar 30, 2021 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria M4.0 105 km
Feb 1, 2024 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria M4.0 78 km
Jun 18, 2004 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria M3.9 112 km
Feb 26, 2008 2 km S of Pottschach, Austria M3.9 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 35°F (1°C) 2.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Palfau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.1").

View full weather details →