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Weather & Climate in Sankt Jakob, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankt Jakob has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,091 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 32.5°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,091 ft (1,247 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1412°N, 10.2922°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
574 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 16 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 71 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 120 km | 8 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 62 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 63 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 113 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria | M4.2 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland | M4.2 | 103 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 85 km |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.9 in |
Sankt Jakob has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 19°F in January to 47°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (3.2").