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Weather & Climate in Grinzens, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grinzens has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 278 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 123.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,074 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,074 ft (937 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2293°N, 11.2532°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
518 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 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 83 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 143 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2008 | 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland | M4.2 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria | M4.2 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 135 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Grinzens has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 23°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.1").