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Weather & Climate in Pettnau, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pettnau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 80.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 216.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,001 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) |
| Area | 30.5 sq mi (79.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2920°N, 11.1596°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
478 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 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 76 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2008 | 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland | M4.2 | 143 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria | M4.2 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland | M4.1 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2007 | 2 km N of Zams, Austria | M4.1 | 45 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 1 km SSW of Drena, Italy | M4.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 145 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in |
Pettnau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 21°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.5").