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Weather & Climate in Kaunertal, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaunertal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,209 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,209 ft (1,283 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0307°N, 10.7459°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
578 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 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 51 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 1994 | 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy | M4.3 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy | M4.3 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2008 | 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland | M4.2 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Jun 3, 1998 | 5 km SSE of Malcesine, Italy | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 148 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 79 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in |
Kaunertal has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 22°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.3").