Climate Insights for Zell am See
Bezirk Zell am See, Kitzbühel Alps, Austria
Climate Overview
The climate in Zell am See is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,771 mm of precipitation falls per year. Zell am See receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zell am See is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Zell am See experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Zell am See is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 69.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Zell am See receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zell am See is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 15°F. Zell am See experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Zell am See vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -6°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 Zell am See vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 15°F and the daily average is 21°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 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zell am See is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,771 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 148 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 229 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 95 mm. That's 134 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Zell am See receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 663cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 103cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Zell am See is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 69.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 9 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.7 in. That's 5.3 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Zell am See receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 261in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 41in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Zell am See 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 January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Zell am See 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 January, averaging 3mph, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zell am See 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 Zell am See 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.