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Weather & Climate in Grossarl, Austria

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Grossarl has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,005 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Area31.8 sq mi (82.2 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates47.2333°N, 13.2000°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 16.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

675 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 115 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 110 km 8 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 96 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 86 km 10 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 138 km 22 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 118 km 10 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 114 km 10 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 111 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 128 km 7 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 121 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 92 km 6 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 96 km 11 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 132 km 10 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 103 km 10 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 100 km 5 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 108 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 111 km 10 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 114 km 10 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 117 km 10 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 101 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 2,000 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in
July 54°F (12°C) 7.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 6.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.5 in

Grossarl has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 25°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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