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Weather & Climate in Kötschach, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kötschach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 287 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 66.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,625 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6817°N, 13.0069°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
816 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 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 65 km | 8 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 101 km | 22 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 36 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 68 km | 7 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 32 km | 6 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 33 km | 11 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 63 km | 5 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 | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Kötschach has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 25°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (2.4").