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Weather & Climate in Gerlos, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gerlos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 280 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 44.1 inches. The area receives 139.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,180 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,180 ft (1,274 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2246°N, 12.0301°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
502 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 102 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria | M4.2 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.2 | 117 km | 5 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 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in |
Gerlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (2.5").