Schwarzach im Pongau, Austria

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0

B Good

3,515 Population 111/sq mi density

1,949 ft Elevation 594 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

Schwarzach im Pongau 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	1,949 ft (594 m)
Area	31.8 sq mi (82.2 km²)
Population Density	111/sq mi
Coordinates	47.3205°N, 13.1517°W
Timezone	Europe/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.9"

150% above US avg

Snowfall 281.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.97"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

653 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	126 km
Jul 12, 2004	7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M5.2	120 km
Feb 14, 2002	4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.7	105 km
Jul 21, 2003	3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria	M4.7	91 km
Nov 11, 1990	5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia	M4.7	149 km
May 6, 1998	6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia	M4.6	128 km
May 28, 1998	3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy	M4.5	120 km
Oct 5, 1991	0 km W of Nimis, Italy	M4.5	124 km
Jun 9, 2012	5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy	M4.5	135 km
May 13, 1999	2 km NW of Clodig, Italy	M4.4	131 km
Jan 30, 2015	4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy	M4.4	101 km
Nov 10, 1995	3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria	M4.3	111 km
Sep 30, 2002	5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia	M4.3	110 km
Oct 2, 1993	4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy	M4.3	110 km
Apr 20, 1994	5 km NE of Claut, Italy	M4.3	122 km
Apr 15, 1998	7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia	M4.3	127 km
Jan 14, 2005	6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia	M4.3	142 km
Jul 13, 2020	9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy	M4.3	119 km
Aug 29, 2004	1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy	M4.3	105 km
Mar 27, 2024	6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy	M4.3	112 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	133 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-3°C)	2.8 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	2.5 in	Coldest, Driest
March	32°F (-0°C)	3.2 in
April	37°F (3°C)	3.6 in
May	46°F (8°C)	4.5 in
June	51°F (11°C)	6.3 in
July	59°F (15°C)	7.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	55°F (13°C)	6.2 in
September	49°F (10°C)	4.7 in
October	42°F (6°C)	3.7 in
November	32°F (0°C)	3.7 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	3.3 in

Schwarzach im Pongau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 26°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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