Rachau, Austria
Styria · Austria
Rachau is a small town in Styria, Austria with a population of 1,864. Elevation: 2,612 ft (796 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°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 Rachau
Rachau is a former municipality in the district of Murtal in Styria, Austria with 626 inhabitants. Since the 2015 Styria municipal structural reform, it is part of the municipality Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld. It is divided into three districts: Mitterbach, Glein Rachau, and the village of Rachau itself. Neighbouring settlements include Apfelberg, St. Margarethen, St. Lorenzen, Kleinlobming, St. Stefan ob Leoben, Salla, Übelbach, Kainach bei Voitsberg und Gallmannsegg.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,864 |
| Population Density | 135 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.2167°, 14.9000° |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
| Country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| State / Province | Styria |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 70.2 inches (178 cm) |
About Rachau
Rachau is a small town in Austria (Styria) with a population of 1,864. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet (796 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below Austria avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2167°N, 14.9000°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Rachau has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.7").
Radio Stations near Rachau
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blechradio 1 | brass | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Rachau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergbaumuseum Karlschacht | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum-Fohnsdorf | ||||
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Burgenkundliche Museum | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Knittelfeld | ||||
| Glasmuseum | ||||
| Metallurgie Museum Donawitz | ||||
| Militärluftfahrtmuseum Zeltweg | ||||
| Museum der FF St. Stefan | ||||
| Museumscenter und Kunsthalle Leoben | ||||
| Museumshof Kammern | ||||
| Puchmuseum Judenburg | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Judenburg | ||||
| VW-Käfermuseum Gaal | ||||
| WALD MUSEUM | ||||
| Wöllmißberger Heimatmuseum |
Libraries in Rachau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Göß | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Lipizzanerheimat Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bibliothek Kainach | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei in der MS Mautern | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Trofaiach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Zeltweg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtmuseum Köflach | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rachau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauernmarkt Leoben |
Restaurants in Rachau
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rachau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rachau
37 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hochkar | 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 | - | - | - |
| Niederalpl | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Planneralm | 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 Rachau
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Graz Airport | GRZ | Large Airport |
| Klagenfurt Airport | KLU | Large Airport |
| Hinterstoisser Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ferlach-Glainach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Friesach/Hirt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kapfenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lanzen-Turnau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leoben/Timmersdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Libeliče Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mariazell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mayerhofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sankt Donat / Mairist Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Slovenj Gradec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ternberg Landing Field | - | Small Airport |
| Trieben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wolfsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rachau
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kalvarienkapelle Glein | |
| Kapelle | |
| Pfarrkirche hl. Oswald |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Austria
20 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rachau
What is the population of Rachau?
Rachau has a population of 1,864 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rachau?
Rachau 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. Annual rainfall totals 60.8 inches, with 70.2 inches of snow.
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