Weather & Climate in Rechnitz, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rechnitz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 14.8 sq mi (38.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3047°N, 16.4410°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
269 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 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 127 km | 30 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 50 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 1 km E of Kecskéd, Hungary | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary | M4.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria | M4.2 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria | M4.2 | 90 km | 3 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Austria | M4.2 | 64 km | 12 km |
| May 12, 1998 | 7 km W of Rasinja, Croatia | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria | M4.1 | 57 km | 12 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 4 km SE of Beled, Hungary | M4.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 5 km W of Rasinja, Croatia | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2021 | 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria | M4.0 | 54 km | 7 km |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria | M4.0 | 59 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Rechnitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.1").