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Weather & Climate in Heiligenblut, Austria

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

Heiligenblut has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,318 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average32.4°F
40% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,318 ft (1,316 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates47.0398°N, 12.8435°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 24.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.05"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 108 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 103 km 8 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 78 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 129 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 114 km 10 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 137 km 22 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 111 km 10 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 98 km 10 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 90 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 97 km 7 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 74 km 6 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 111 km 10 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 97 km 5 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 85 km 10 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 110 km 10 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 79 km 10 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 71 km 11 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 81 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 82 km 10 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 130 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 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 3.4 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 4.2 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 4.7 in
May 37°F (3°C) 5.3 in
June 43°F (6°C) 6.4 in
July 47°F (8°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 6.4 in Warmest
September 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in
October 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 4.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 4.0 in

Heiligenblut has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 19°F in February to 47°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.1").

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