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Weather & Climate in Ellmau, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ellmau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 75.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 164.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,595 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,595 ft (791 m) |
| Area | 40.6 sq mi (105.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5138°N, 12.2994°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
354 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.2 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 6 km ESE of Claut, Italy | M4.1 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2007 | 2 km N of Zams, Austria | M4.1 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Sellrain, Austria | M4.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria | M4.0 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Chiaulis, Italy | M4.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Claut, Italy | M4.0 | 138 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 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Ellmau has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.8").