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Weather & Climate in Bretstein, Austria

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bretstein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 24°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 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,360 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,360 ft (1,024 m)
Area14.8 sq mi (38.2 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates47.3333°N, 14.4167°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

643 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 134 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 130 km 8 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 137 km 10 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 143 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 20 km 10 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 138 km 12 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 133 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 141 km 6 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 144 km 10 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 60 km 10 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 132 km 10 km
Dec 3, 2012 6 km NNE of Morav?e, Slovenia M4.3 130 km 9 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 115 km 5 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 135 km 10 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 18 km 10 km
Jan 1, 2007 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria M4.2 95 km 10 km
Apr 15, 1998 5 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.2 132 km 10 km
May 7, 2009 Austria M4.2 99 km 12 km
Apr 12, 1998 2 km NNE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.1 134 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 3.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in
July 55°F (13°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in
September 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.9 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.4 in

Bretstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 24°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.5").

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