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Weather & Climate in Kaltenbach, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaltenbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 98.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,051 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,051 ft (930 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2833°N, 11.8667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
487 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 89 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 125 km | 11 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria | M4.2 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.2 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 29 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 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Kaltenbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.2").