Climate Insights for Kapfenberg
Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag, Prealps East of the Mur, Austria
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
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
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
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.