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Weather & Climate in Sankt Gallen, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankt Gallen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.5 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,693 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,693 ft (516 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6863°N, 14.6171°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
281 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 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2007 | 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria | M4.2 | 122 km | 3 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Austria | M4.2 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria | M4.2 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria | M4.1 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 6 km S of Sittersdorf, Austria | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria | M4.0 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria | M4.0 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2021 | 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria | M4.0 | 118 km | 7 km |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria | M3.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 2 km SE of Vuzenica, Slovenia | M3.9 | 130 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) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Sankt Gallen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.0").