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Weather & Climate in Gams bei Hieflau, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gams bei Hieflau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,778 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6667°N, 14.7833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
286 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jul 11, 2000 | 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2007 | 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria | M4.2 | 129 km | 15 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Austria | M4.2 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria | M4.2 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria | M4.1 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria | M4.0 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Mar 30, 2021 | 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria | M4.0 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 6 km S of Sittersdorf, Austria | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria | M4.0 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria | M3.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 2 km S of Pottschach, Austria | M3.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Gams bei Hieflau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.1").