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Weather & Climate in Kelchsau, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kelchsau 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 2,671 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 | 2,671 ft (814 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3833°N, 12.1333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
424 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 109 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 148 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 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2007 | 2 km N of Zams, Austria | M4.1 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 6 km ESE of Claut, Italy | M4.1 | 130 km | 11 km |
| Apr 13, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Claut, Italy | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 1 km NNW of Warth, Austria | M4.0 | 148 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 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Kelchsau has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (2.4").