Climate Insights for Spittal an der Drau
Bezirk Spittal an der Drau, Ankogel Group, Austria
Climate Overview
The climate in Spittal an der Drau is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,317 mm of precipitation falls per year. Spittal an der Drau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Spittal an der Drau 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 -7°C. Spittal an der Drau experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Spittal an der Drau is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 51.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Spittal an der Drau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Spittal an der Drau 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 19°F. Spittal an der Drau experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Spittal an der Drau 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 22°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°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 Spittal an der Drau vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 61°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
Spittal an der Drau is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,317 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 160 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 64 mm. That's 95 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Spittal an der Drau receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 316cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Spittal an der Drau is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 6.3 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.5 in. That's 3.7 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Spittal an der Drau receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 124in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 26in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Spittal an der Drau is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Spittal an der Drau is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Spittal an der Drau 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 Spittal an der Drau 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.