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Weather & Climate in Gnesau, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gnesau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,192 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,192 ft (973 m) |
| Area | 67.0 sq mi (173.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7754°N, 13.9625°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
944 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 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 59 km | 8 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 130 km | 27 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 71 km | 22 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 132 km | 7 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia | M4.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2005 | 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 115 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 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.0 in |
Gnesau has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 25°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (2.8").