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Weather & Climate in Sankt Jakob in Defereggen, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankt Jakob in Defereggen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 275 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 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 129.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,862 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 36.1°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,862 ft (1,482 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9197°N, 12.3314°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
721 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 12, 1998 | 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 80 km | 7 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 72 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1994 | 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy | M4.3 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.2 | 76 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in |
Sankt Jakob in Defereggen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 21°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (2.6").