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Weather & Climate in Pottenstein, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pottenstein experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 61.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9582°N, 16.0948°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
161 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 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 28 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria | M4.2 | 28 km | 15 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Austria | M4.2 | 53 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria | M4.2 | 15 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria | M4.1 | 22 km | 12 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 4 km SE of Beled, Hungary | M4.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2021 | 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria | M4.0 | 23 km | 7 km |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria | M4.0 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria | M4.0 | 30 km | 3 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 2 km S of Pottschach, Austria | M3.9 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2021 | 3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria | M3.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2021 | 3 km SW of Wiener Neustadt, Austria | M3.9 | 21 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Pottenstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.4").