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Weather & Climate in Sankt Gilgen, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankt Gilgen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°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 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,785 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7667°N, 13.3667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
220 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria | M4.0 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria | M3.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2021 | 3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria | M3.9 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 1997 | northern Italy | M3.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 3 km NW of St. Martin of Tennengebirge, Austria | M3.9 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2008 | 4 km ESE of Inzell, Germany | M3.8 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 0 km NNW of Pöls, Austria | M3.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 3 km NNE of Moggio Udinese, Italy | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Lenggries, Germany | M3.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 1 km S of Niederau, Austria | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 5 km S of Rennweg am Katschberg, Austria | M3.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 4 km NE of Erpfendorf, Austria | M3.7 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 1990 | 1 km SW of Molln, Austria | M3.7 | 67 km | 8 km |
| Aug 27, 1996 | 2 km NE of Winklern, Austria | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 1 km SW of Werfenweng, Austria | M3.6 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1996 | 0 km NE of Münster, Austria | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in |
Sankt Gilgen has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (3.1").