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Weather & Climate in Achenkirch, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Achenkirch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 86.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 236.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,989 feet.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,989 ft (911 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5266°N, 11.7056°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
321 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria | M4.2 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2007 | 2 km N of Zams, Austria | M4.1 | 93 km | 4 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Sellrain, Austria | M4.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 1 km NNW of Warth, Austria | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria | M4.0 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 2 km NE of Innerbraz, Austria | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1996 | 3 km SSW of Schoppernau, Austria | M3.9 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Sep 29, 1997 | northern Italy | M3.9 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Sauris di Sotto, Italy | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 1997 | 5 km SSW of Tubre, Italy | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Achenkirch has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 22°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.6").