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Weather & Climate in Sankt Pölten, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankt Pölten experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 72.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,816/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2076°N, 15.6373°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
153 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 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria | M5.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 1 km W of Pitten, Austria | M4.6 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria | M4.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria | M4.2 | 40 km | 3 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Austria | M4.2 | 71 km | 12 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria | M4.2 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Jul 25, 2005 | 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria | M4.1 | 65 km | 12 km |
| May 25, 2004 | 4 km SE of Beled, Hungary | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria | M4.0 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria | M4.0 | 62 km | 3 km |
| Mar 30, 2021 | 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria | M4.0 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Jan 20, 2021 | 3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria | M3.9 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 2 km S of Pottschach, Austria | M3.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2021 | 3 km SW of Wiener Neustadt, Austria | M3.9 | 63 km | 11 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Sankt Pölten has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.1").