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Weather & Climate in Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 75.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 164.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,457 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,457 ft (749 m) |
| Area | 24.5 sq mi (63.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5294°N, 12.2514°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
339 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 6 km ESE of Claut, Italy | M4.1 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2007 | 2 km N of Zams, Austria | M4.1 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria | M4.0 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Claut, Italy | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 5 km SSE of Sellrain, Austria | M4.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Chiaulis, Italy | M4.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.8").