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Weather & Climate in Steinach am Brenner, Austria

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Steinach am Brenner has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 278 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 123.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,737 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,737 ft (1,139 m)
Area110.0 sq mi (284.8 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates47.0833°N, 11.4667°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 123.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

598 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 103 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 44 km 10 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 101 km 14 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 65 km 5 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 123 km 7 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 102 km 5 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 102 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 148 km 6 km
Feb 22, 2021 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy M4.3 148 km 11 km
Oct 24, 1994 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy M4.3 137 km 18 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 136 km 10 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 121 km 10 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 132 km 11 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 122 km 10 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 147 km 10 km
Dec 31, 1999 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.3 102 km 10 km
May 16, 1990 3 km ENE of Galtür, Austria M4.2 95 km 5 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 101 km 10 km
Aug 30, 2003 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.2 134 km 5 km
Jan 27, 1996 6 km ESE of Claut, Italy M4.1 126 km 11 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 2,000 112 km
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
September 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in

Steinach am Brenner has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 23°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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