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Weather & Climate in Scharnitz, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scharnitz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 86.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 236.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,159 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,159 ft (963 m) |
| Area | 30.5 sq mi (79.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3890°N, 11.2646°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
405 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 146 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria | M4.2 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland | M4.1 | 135 km | 6 km |
| May 19, 2007 | 2 km N of Zams, Austria | M4.1 | 56 km | 4 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 1 km NNW of Warth, Austria | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 11 km SSW of Davos, Switzerland | M4.0 | 135 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 149 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Scharnitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 22°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.5").