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Weather & Climate in Finkenstein am Faaker See, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Finkenstein am Faaker See experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 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 67.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 79.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,867 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Area | 38.9 sq mi (100.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5608°N, 13.8712°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,021 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 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 34 km | 8 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 108 km | 27 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 49 km | 22 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2005 | 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 58 km | 6 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia | M4.4 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 40 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 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
Finkenstein am Faaker See has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 28°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.4").