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Weather & Climate in Knittelfeld, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Knittelfeld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°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 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,146 ft (654 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2167°N, 14.8167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
671 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 134 km | 22 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 116 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 6 km NNE of Morav?e, Slovenia | M4.3 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2007 | 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria | M4.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria | M4.2 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 5 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Knittelfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.9").