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Weather & Climate in Lech, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lech has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,731 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 36.8°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,731 ft (1,442 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2080°N, 10.1418°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
585 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 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 5 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 59 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 50 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 100 km | 6 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria | M4.2 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1992 | 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany | M4.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 93 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.2 in |
Lech has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 23°F in January to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (3.7").