Sankt Michael im Lungau, Austria

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

2,059 Population 88/sq mi density

3,570 ft Elevation 1,088 meters

36°F Avg Temperature 2°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

Sankt Michael im Lungau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	36.2°F
	33% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,570 ft (1,088 m)
Area	23.4 sq mi (60.7 km²)
Population Density	88/sq mi
Coordinates	47.1000°N, 13.6333°W
Timezone	Europe/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.2"

61% above US avg

Snowfall 24.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.48"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

779 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	95 km
Jul 12, 2004	7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M5.2	89 km
Feb 14, 2002	4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.7	88 km
Nov 11, 1990	5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia	M4.7	112 km
Jul 21, 2003	3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria	M4.7	53 km
May 6, 1998	6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia	M4.6	96 km
Oct 5, 1991	0 km W of Nimis, Italy	M4.5	103 km
May 28, 1998	3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy	M4.5	105 km
Jun 9, 2012	5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy	M4.5	134 km
Oct 1, 2004	3 km S of Oberaich, Austria	M4.4	123 km
May 13, 1999	2 km NW of Clodig, Italy	M4.4	103 km
Jan 30, 2015	4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.4	85 km
Mar 27, 2024	6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy	M4.3	103 km
Aug 29, 2004	1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy	M4.3	97 km
Jul 13, 2020	9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy	M4.3	117 km
Apr 20, 1994	5 km NE of Claut, Italy	M4.3	120 km
Apr 15, 1998	7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M4.3	96 km
Jan 14, 2005	6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia	M4.3	106 km
Sep 30, 2002	5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia	M4.3	77 km
Oct 2, 1993	4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy	M4.3	96 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	136 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	2.9 in	Driest
March	27°F (-3°C)	4.1 in
April	33°F (0°C)	4.8 in
May	42°F (5°C)	5.4 in
June	47°F (9°C)	7.1 in
July	51°F (11°C)	7.5 in	Wettest
August	51°F (11°C)	6.6 in	Warmest
September	46°F (8°C)	5.7 in
October	39°F (4°C)	5.0 in
November	29°F (-1°C)	5.0 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	4.1 in

Sankt Michael im Lungau has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 23°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (2.9").

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