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Weather & Climate in Sankt Peter-Freienstein, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankt Peter-Freienstein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°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 40.8 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,818 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,818 ft (859 m) |
| Area | 83.1 sq mi (215.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3833°N, 15.0167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
367 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 2012 | 6 km NNE of Morav?e, Slovenia | M4.3 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria | M4.2 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Jan 1, 2007 | 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria | M4.2 | 124 km | 15 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Austria | M4.2 | 54 km | 12 km |
| Oct 3, 1996 | 1 km SW of Prebold, Slovenia | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2004 | 4 km ENE of Morav?e, Slovenia | M4.1 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria | M4.1 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria | M4.0 | 68 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Sankt Peter-Freienstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.9").