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Weather & Climate in Wald im Pinzgau, Austria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wald im Pinzgau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 280 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 44.1 inches. The area receives 139.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,904 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,904 ft (885 m) |
| Area | 40.6 sq mi (105.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2464°N, 12.2273°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Vienna |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 117 km | 7 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 5 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 6 km ESE of Claut, Italy | M4.1 | 114 km | 11 km |
| Jul 18, 2008 | Austria | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Ellbögen, Austria | M4.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2007 | 2 km N of Zams, Austria | M4.1 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 7 km NW of Mariastein, Austria | M4.0 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Claut, Italy | M4.0 | 110 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 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in |
Wald im Pinzgau has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (2.5").