Climate Insights for Kapfenberg

Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag, Prealps East of the Mur, Austria

Hottest
July
21°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low21°F low
Wettest
August
153 mm rain6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kapfenberg is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,241 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kapfenberg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kapfenberg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Kapfenberg experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Kapfenberg is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 48.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Kapfenberg receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kapfenberg is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 21°F. Kapfenberg experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -6°FebMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -4°MarMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -2°AprMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°MayMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°JunMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°JulMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°AugMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°SepMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°OctMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°NovMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: -1°DecMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°FAverage: 27°FMin: 21°FFebMax: 38°FAverage: 31°FMin: 25°FMarMax: 44°FAverage: 36°FMin: 29°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 43°FMin: 34°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 69°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FNovMax: 41°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°FDecMax: 34°FAverage: 29°FMin: 24°F
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Temperatures in Kapfenberg vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kapfenberg vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 27°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 56mmFebPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 41mmMarPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 33mmAprPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 28mmMayPrecipitation: 153mmSnow: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 153mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 153mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 7mmNovPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 33mmDecPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 58mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 22inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 16inMarPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 11inMayPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 13inDecPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 23in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Kapfenberg is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,241 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 153 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 61 mm. That's 93 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kapfenberg receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 268cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 58cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Kapfenberg is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 6 in of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.4 in. That's 3.7 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kapfenberg receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 106in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Kapfenberg is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kapfenberg is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kapfenberg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kapfenberg based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-6 °C21 °F
0 °C32 °F
7 km/h4 mph
68 mm2.7 in
56 cm22 in
Feb
-4 °C25 °F
3 °C38 °F
7 km/h4 mph
61 mm2.4 in
41 cm16 in
Mar
-2 °C29 °F
7 °C44 °F
7 km/h4 mph
66 mm2.6 in
33 cm13 in
Apr
1 °C34 °F
11 °C52 °F
8 km/h5 mph
86 mm3.4 in
28 cm11 in
May
6 °C42 °F
15 °C58 °F
7 km/h4 mph
153 mm6 in
4 cm2 in
Jun
11 °C51 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C53 °F
21 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C53 °F
21 °C70 °F
5 km/h3 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
17 °C62 °F
6 km/h4 mph
126 mm5 in
9 cm4 in
OctCurrent
4 °C39 °F
12 °C54 °F
6 km/h4 mph
83 mm3.3 in
7 cm3 in
Nov
-1 °C31 °F
5 °C41 °F
6 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
33 cm13 in
Dec
-4 °C24 °F
1 °C34 °F
6 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
58 cm23 in