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Weather & Climate in Palfau, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palfau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,923 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,923 ft (586 m) |
| Area | 22.4 sq mi (58.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7000°N, 14.8000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
277 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jul 11, 2000 | 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2007 | 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria | M4.2 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria | M4.2 | 109 km | 3 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Austria | M4.2 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria | M4.1 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 6 km S of Sittersdorf, Austria | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria | M4.0 | 88 km | 3 km |
| Mar 30, 2021 | 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria | M4.0 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria | M4.0 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria | M3.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 2 km S of Pottschach, Austria | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Palfau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.1").