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Weather & Climate in Steindorf am Ossiacher See, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Steindorf am Ossiacher See experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 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 67.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 79.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,732 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Area | 67.0 sq mi (173.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6983°N, 14.0092°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
982 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 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 53 km | 8 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 121 km | 27 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 63 km | 22 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia | M4.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2005 | 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 74 km | 6 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 124 km | 2 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 115 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 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Steindorf am Ossiacher See has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 27°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.1").