Climate Insights for Knittelfeld
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Climate Overview
The climate in Knittelfeld is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,275 mm of precipitation falls per year. Knittelfeld receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Knittelfeld 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Knittelfeld experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Knittelfeld is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 50.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Knittelfeld receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Knittelfeld 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°F. Knittelfeld experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Knittelfeld vary considerably across the year, with a 29°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 -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Knittelfeld vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 25°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°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
Knittelfeld is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,275 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 174 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 53 mm. That's 121 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Knittelfeld receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 247cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 49cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Knittelfeld is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 6.9 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.1 in. That's 4.8 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Knittelfeld receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 97in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 19in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Knittelfeld 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 7km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Knittelfeld 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 4mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Knittelfeld 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 Knittelfeld 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.