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Weather & Climate in Bad Hofgastein, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bad Hofgastein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,743 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,743 ft (836 m) |
| Area | 31.8 sq mi (82.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1727°N, 13.0987°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
683 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 118 km | 7 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 94 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 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | 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 | 55°F (13°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 |
Bad Hofgastein has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 25°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.5").