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Schleifen, Austria

Carinthia · Austria

Schleifen is a small town in Carinthia, Austria with a population of 556. Elevation: 1,506 ft (459 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
556 Population 4/sq mi density
1,506 ft Elevation 459 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
60.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$48,060 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,060 median income

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About Schleifen

Schleifen

Wolfsberg is a town in Carinthia, Austria, the capital of Wolfsberg District.

People

Population556
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,060

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain60.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Population556
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Coordinates46.8349°, 14.8296°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceCarinthia
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation60.8 inches (1,544 mm)
Annual Snowfall70.2 inches (178 cm)
Median Household Income$48,060

About Schleifen

Schleifen is a small town in Austria (Carinthia) with a population of 556. The city sits at an elevation of 1,506 feet (459 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.

The median household income in Schleifen is $48,060, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Schleifen vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$48,060
36% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Schleifen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,506 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below Austria avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates46.8349°N, 14.8296°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above Austria avg
Snowfall 70.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

958 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 7, 2024.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 111 km
Mar 22, 2020 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M5.3 135 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 146 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 109 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 145 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 142 km
Jun 1, 1993 Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region M4.9 146 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 143 km
Sep 3, 1990 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia M4.8 130 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 98 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 52 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 137 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 142 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 141 km
Mar 22, 2020 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M4.6 135 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 109 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 139 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 141 km
Mar 13, 2014 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia M4.4 121 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 5.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
October 44°F (6°C) 4.0 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Schleifen has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Schleifen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fachberufsschule Wolfsberg
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Radio Stations near Schleifen

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Revisited classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Schleifen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Benediktinerstift St. Paul
Feuerwehr Lavamünd Museum
Museum im Lavanthaus
Museum Liaunig
Patek Mühle
Peter Handke Dauerausstellung
Werner Berg Museum

Libraries in Schleifen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Knjižnica Dravograd0.0
Stadtmuseum Köflach0.0

Farmers Markets in Schleifen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt

Restaurants in Schleifen

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus Moar

Breweries in Schleifen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mühlenbräu Oschenitzen

Stadiums & Teams in Schleifen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Schleifen

31 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Klippitztörl 0.0 $0
Kaiserau 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Präbichl 0.0 $0
Eisenerzer Ramsau 0.0 $0
Hohentauern 0.0 $0
Planneralm 0.0 $0
Teichalm Lifte 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lachtal 0.0 $0
Gaaler Lifte 0.0 $0
Schilifte Kleinlobming 0.0 $0
Gaberl 0.0 $0
Rieseralm 0.0 $0
Salzstiegl 0.0 $0
Thaler Loipe 0.0 $0
Schilift Obdach 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Grebenzen 0.0 $0
Stari Vrh 0.0 $0
Modriach-Winkel Hoislifte 0.0 $0
Klug Lifte 0.0 $0
Weinebene 0.0 $0
Koralpe 0.0 $0
Simonhöhe 0.0 $0
Vuhred 0.0 $0
Ribnica na Pohorju 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Petzen 0.0 $0
Kope 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bodental 0.0 $0
Golte 0.0 $0
Velika planina 0.0 $0
Krvavec 0.0 $0
Celjska koca 0.0 $0

Airports Near Schleifen

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Graz AirportGRZLarge Airport
Klagenfurt AirportKLULarge Airport
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik AirportLJULarge Airport
Hinterstoisser Air BaseMedium Airport
Celje AirfieldSmall Airport
Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferlach-Glainach AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiala-Fernbrugg Air BaseSmall Airport
Friesach/Hirt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorica pri Šmartnem AirstripSmall Airport
Kamnik - Dulnica AirfieldSmall Airport
Kapfenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Kaplja Vas ULMSmall Airport
Lanzen-Turnau AirfieldSmall Airport
Leoben/Timmersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesce AirfieldSmall Airport
Libeliče AirfieldSmall Airport
Mayerhofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Pobrežje AirfieldSmall Airport
Prekopa AirstripSmall Airport
Sankt Donat / Mairist AirfieldSmall Airport
Slovenj Gradec AirfieldSmall Airport
Slovenske Konjice AirfieldSmall Airport
Šoštanj AirfieldSmall Airport
Trieben AirfieldSmall Airport
Wolfsberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Zagorje ob Savi AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schleifen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Filialkirche hl. Jakobus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
463 m (1,519 ft)
Area
278.3 km² (107.4 mi²)
Postal Code
9400
Mayor
Hannes Primus
Website
wolfsberg.at/
Twinned With
Várpalota

🇦🇹 About Austria

Capital Vienna
Population 8,847,037
Area 83,858 km²
GDP (USD) $516,670,509,629
GDP per capita $56,580
HDI 0.926
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 95.3%
Urban population 69.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +43
TLD .at
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Austria

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 National Holiday Staatsfeiertag
May 4 Saint Florian's Day Florianitag
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 24 Saint Rupert's Day Rupertitag
Oct 26 National Holiday Nationalfeiertag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Saint Martin's Day Martinstag
Nov 15 Saint Leopold's Day Leopolditag
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stefanitag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Schleifen

What is the population of Schleifen?

Schleifen has a population of 556 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 140.4 square miles.

Is Schleifen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,060, 36% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Schleifen?

Schleifen 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. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.8 inches, with 70.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Schleifen?

There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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