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Weather & Climate in Sankt Margarethen im Lavanttal, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankt Margarethen im Lavanttal 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 1,719 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 | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 140.4 sq mi (363.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8550°N, 14.8037°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
944 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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 149 km | 30 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 144 km | 27 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 140 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Apr 24, 2005 | 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 149 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) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Sankt Margarethen im Lavanttal has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.0").