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Weather & Climate in Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 264 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 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,733 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,733 ft (833 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2167°N, 14.8667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
652 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 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 135 km | 22 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 6 km NNE of Morav?e, Slovenia | M4.3 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Aug 9, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Austria | M4.2 | 73 km | 12 km |
| Jan 1, 2007 | 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria | M4.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 5 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.2 | 141 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) | 1.7 in | 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 | 63°F (17°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 | Coldest |
Sankt Margarethen bei Knittelfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.7").