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Weather & Climate in Sölden, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sölden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.9 inches. The area receives 23.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,488 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 30.3°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,488 ft (1,368 m) |
| Area | 87.7 sq mi (227.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9667°N, 11.0000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
633 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 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 72 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 119 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Oct 24, 1994 | 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy | M4.3 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy | M4.3 | 130 km | 11 km |
| Jan 21, 2008 | 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland | M4.2 | 120 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 128 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 82 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 35°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in |
Sölden has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 17°F in January to 45°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").