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Pettnau, Austria

Full City Profile

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,047 Population 34/sq mi density
2,001 ft Elevation 610 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
Pettnau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.3 inches. The area receives 216.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,001 ft (610 m)
Area30.5 sq mi (79.0 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates47.2920°N, 11.1596°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.3"
111% above US avg
Snowfall 216.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

478 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 100 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 76 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 62 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 137 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 36 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 137 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 99 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 99 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 141 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 125 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 128 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 126 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 100 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 74 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 143 km
May 16, 1990 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria M4.2 79 km
Jul 18, 2003 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland M4.1 122 km
Mar 4, 2000 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.1 127 km
May 19, 2007 2 km N of Zams, Austria M4.1 45 km
Jun 16, 2000 1 km SSW of Drena, Italy M4.1 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 2,000 145 km
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 5.5 in
July 54°F (12°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.0 in

Pettnau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 21°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.5").

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