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Weather & Climate in Schwaz, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Schwaz 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 1,762 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 | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3517°N, 11.7101°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
430 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 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria | M4.2 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.2 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 24 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2007 | 2 km N of Zams, Austria | M4.1 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 6 km ESE of Claut, Italy | M4.1 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 2 km NE of Innerbraz, Austria | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Claut, Italy | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 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 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Schwaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 22°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (2.4").