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Weather & Climate in Großkirchheim, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Großkirchheim has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 267 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 61.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 226.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,320 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 37.1°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,320 ft (1,012 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9727°N, 12.8959°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
734 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 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 128 km | 22 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 92 km | 7 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 65 km | 6 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | 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 | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in |
Großkirchheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 11°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (2.5").