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Weather & Climate in Rax, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 71°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 39.8 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9420°N, 16.1661°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
477 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 89 km | 30 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary | M4.3 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 6 km NNE of Morav?e, Slovenia | M4.3 | 135 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 1998 | 7 km W of Rasinja, Croatia | M4.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 3 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria | M4.2 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria | M4.2 | 128 km | 3 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Austria | M4.2 | 79 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Rax has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.1").