Scharnitz, Austria
Full City Profile
1,403
Population
46/sq mi density
3,159 ft
Elevation
963 meters
38°F
Avg Temperature
4°C
Scharnitz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 86.4 inches. The area receives 236.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,159 ft (963 m) |
| Area | 30.5 sq mi (79.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3890°N, 11.2646°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 149 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Scharnitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 22°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.5").