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Weather & Climate in Bad Gams, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bad Gams 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 1,355 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Area | 18.8 sq mi (48.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8711°N, 15.2247°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
843 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 12, 1998 | 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 137 km | 8 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 117 km | 20 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 121 km | 22 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 118 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 6 km NNE of Morav?e, Slovenia | M4.3 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Bad Gams has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in December to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.2").