Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Austria

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

16,790 Population 297/sq mi density

2,454 ft Elevation 748 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$54,324 median income, unemployment

Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.9 inches. The area receives 281.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	42.7°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-3°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,454 ft (748 m)
Area	56.5 sq mi (146.3 km²)
Population Density	297/sq mi
Coordinates	47.4268°N, 12.8480°W
Timezone	Europe/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.9"

150% above US avg

Snowfall 281.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.13"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

572 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 12, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998	5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia	M5.6	145 km
Jul 12, 2004	7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M5.2	139 km
Jul 17, 2001	3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy	M4.7	147 km
Jul 21, 2003	3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria	M4.7	116 km
Feb 14, 2002	4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.7	120 km
May 6, 1998	6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia	M4.6	148 km
May 28, 1998	3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy	M4.5	133 km
Oct 5, 1991	0 km W of Nimis, Italy	M4.5	139 km
Jun 9, 2012	5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy	M4.5	139 km
May 13, 1999	2 km NW of Clodig, Italy	M4.4	150 km
Jan 30, 2015	4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.4	115 km
Sep 30, 2002	5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia	M4.3	131 km
Apr 15, 1998	7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M4.3	147 km
Apr 20, 1994	5 km NE of Claut, Italy	M4.3	127 km
Oct 2, 1993	4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy	M4.3	123 km
Mar 27, 2024	6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy	M4.3	122 km
Aug 29, 2004	1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy	M4.3	114 km
Jul 13, 2020	9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy	M4.3	124 km
Nov 10, 1995	3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria	M4.3	135 km
Aug 30, 2003	5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy	M4.2	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	135 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-3°C)	3.1 in
February	26°F (-4°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	31°F (-1°C)	3.5 in
April	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in
May	45°F (7°C)	4.6 in
June	51°F (10°C)	6.5 in
July	59°F (15°C)	7.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	55°F (13°C)	6.3 in
September	49°F (9°C)	4.6 in
October	42°F (5°C)	3.6 in
November	32°F (0°C)	3.8 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	3.7 in

Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 26°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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