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Weather & Climate in Waiern, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waiern 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 1,936 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 | 1,936 ft (590 m) |
| Area | 59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7303°N, 14.0819°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
973 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 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 59 km | 8 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 124 km | 27 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 66 km | 22 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia | M4.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2005 | 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 80 km | 6 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 64 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 | 144 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 |
Waiern 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").