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Weather & Climate in Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 67.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,421 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,421 ft (738 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4415°N, 15.9550°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
293 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 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 34 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary | M4.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria | M4.2 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria | M4.2 | 73 km | 3 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Austria | M4.2 | 25 km | 12 km |
| May 12, 1998 | 7 km W of Rasinja, Croatia | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 4 km SE of Beled, Hungary | M4.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria | M4.1 | 47 km | 12 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 5 km W of Rasinja, Croatia | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria | M4.0 | 29 km | 3 km |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria | M4.0 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 6 km S of Sittersdorf, Austria | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Sankt Lorenzen am Wechsel has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 31°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.8").