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Weather & Climate in Bad Gastein, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bad Gastein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,274 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 34.5°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Area | 31.8 sq mi (82.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1155°N, 13.1347°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
708 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 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 130 km | 22 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 114 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 78 km | 6 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 82 km | 11 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 89 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 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.9 in |
Bad Gastein has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 21°F in January to 49°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (3.0").