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Weather & Climate in Sankt Lorenzen bei Knittelfeld, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankt Lorenzen bei Knittelfeld has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 262 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 41.0 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,978 ft (603 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2508°N, 14.8955°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
607 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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 140 km | 22 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 6 km NNE of Morav?e, Slovenia | M4.3 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2007 | 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 5 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Austria | M4.2 | 69 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Sankt Lorenzen bei Knittelfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 26°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.7").