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Weather & Climate in Sonnberg, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sonnberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 76.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 263.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Area | 22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4167°N, 13.3167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
605 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 12, 1998 | 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 133 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 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in |
Sonnberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 24°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (2.6").