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Weather & Climate in Sankt Jakob in Haus, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankt Jakob in Haus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 75.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 164.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,923 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,923 ft (891 m) |
| Area | 39.6 sq mi (102.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5000°N, 12.5500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
395 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.2 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 6 km ESE of Claut, Italy | M4.1 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria | M4.0 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Claut, Italy | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Chiaulis, Italy | M4.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Sellrain, Austria | M4.0 | 104 km | 10 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 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in |
Sankt Jakob in Haus has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.5").