Weather & Climate In Fieberbrunn

With four different seasons—cold, snowy winters and bright, sunny summers—Fieberbrunn has a continental climate. A microclimate that varies from one location to another is created by the height, geography, and closeness to the Alps. Annual averages for Fieberbrunn are 7.8°C and 1,164 mm of precipitation.

Feature	Value
Average annual temperature	4.1 °C
Average annual precipitation	1847 mm
Average annual humidity	77%
Average annual sunny hours	6.8 hours per day
Hottest month	July (13.6 °C)
Coldest month	January (-6.1 °C)
Wettest month	June (221 mm)
Driest month	February (103 mm)
Windiest month	March (4 mph)
Climate classification	Dfb (cold and temperate)

With warm, moist air masses coming from the south and east and cold, dry air masses from the north and west, Fieberbrunn has a classic alpine ambience. The southward blowing foehn, a warm and dry wind that abruptly raises temperature and lowers humidity, also has an impact on the climate. Though it can happen any time of year, fall and spring are the most prevalent times for the foehn.

Fieberbrunn enjoys plenty of sunshine hours, particularly during the long, brilliant summer days. Furthermore, the town receives a lot of snowfall, particularly in the winter when it can cover the ground for several months. The town receives a fair quantity of rain, which falls evenly over the year but is more common in the summer when there may be thunderstorms and showers.

Average Temperature in Fieberbrunn

The season and altitude of Fieberbrunn determine the broad variety of temperatures there. Though it can range from -3.7°C in January, the coldest month, to 18.6°C in July, the warmest, Fieberbrunn’s average temperature is 7.8°C. August 8, 2003, saw the highest temperature ever recorded in Fieberbrunn—36.2°C—while January 7, 1985, saw the lowest—-23.6°C.

Every 100 metres of altitude rise in Fieberbrunn results in a temperature drop of around 0.6°C. Accordingly, the town’s lowest point, the Pillersee, has a temperature that is roughly 8°C lower than the highest point, the Wildseeloder. The temperature swings between summer and winter by roughly 15°C and between day and night by roughly 10°C.

Month	Max Temp (°C)	Min Temp (°C)	Avg Temp (°C)	Rainfall (mm)	Rainy Days
January	-1.1	-10.6	-6.1	107	10
February	0.4	-9	-4.4	103	10
March	4.1	-5.7	-0.8	139	13
April	8.2	-2.5	3.1	133	12
May	13	2.2	8	199	15
June	16.9	6.5	12.1	221	15
July	18.5	8.2	13.6	219	15
August	18.5	8.3	13.5	200	14
September	14.5	4.8	9.6	169	12
October	11.2	0.9	5.8	125	10
November	5.1	-4.5	0	117	10
December	0.2	-9.2	-4.8	115	11

Average Precipitation in Fieberbrunn

Fieberbrunn receives a lot of precipitation, which varies with the season and temperature and comes as snow or rain. Though it can range from 62 mm in February, the driest month, to 154 mm in July, the wettest, Fieberbrunn receives 1,164 mm of precipitation on average. August 24, 2005 saw the highest recorded precipitation in Fieberbrunn—262 mm—while many times the lowest recorded precipitation was 0 mm.

In Fieberbrunn, precipitation rises with altitude because, as air climbs over the mountains, it cools and condenses. Accordingly, the town’s highest point, Wildseeloder, receives around 50% more precipitation than the lowest point, Pillersee. Seasons also affect the amount of precipitation, which is more frequent and intense in the summer when the air is warmer and more humid and less frequent and lighter in the winter when the air is colder and drier.

Month	Precipitation (mm)	Rainy Days
Jan	111.7	14
Feb	83	12
Mar	91.8	11
Apr	106.9	12
May	157.2	18
Jun	165.3	15
Jul	186	16
Aug	178.6	13
Sep	133.5	10
Oct	98.8	9
Nov	88.2	8
Dec	123.7	15

Average Humidity in Fieberbrunn

The humidity—the quantity of water vapor in the air—in Fieberbrunn is rather high. While 77% is the average humidity in Fieberbrunn, it can range from 69% in April—the least humid month—to 84% in December, the most humid month. Several times, Fieberbrunn had the greatest humidity ever recorded—100%), and on April 19, 2018, it had the lowest—17%.

In Fieberbrunn, the wind, precipitation, and temperature all affect the humidity. When the temperature drops, there is more precipitation, and the wind is less, the humidity rises. When the temperature rises, precipitation falls, and the wind picks up, so does the humidity. Furthermore changing with the time of day is the humidity, which is higher in the morning and lower in the afternoon.

Month	Average Humidity (%)
January	82
February	79
March	75
April	72
May	74
June	74
July	75
August	76
September	78
October	80
November	82
December	83

Average Wind in Fieberbrunn

Variations in air pressure cause the little wind that Fieberbrunn sees. In Fieberbrunn, the wind speed averages 2.6 m/s, although it can vary from 2.1 m/s in July—the calmest month—to 3.2 m/s in January—the windiest month. On January 18, 2007, Fieberbrunn saw its highest wind speed ever recorded—25.9 m/s—while several times it had its lowest wind speed of 0 m/s.

Fieberbrunn is mostly exposed to west-blowing, dry air from the Atlantic Ocean, and south-blowing, warm, moist air from the Mediterranean Sea. Because valleys and mountains provide airflow channels and obstacles, the local geography also influences the direction of the wind. Seasonal variations in wind direction include a greater westerly component in winter and a greater southerly component in summer.

Month	Wind speed	Wind direction	Temperature(°F)
January	5.6	SSE	17
February	5.2	SSE	18
March	5.1	SSE	23
April	4.8	SE	32
May	4.7	SE	41
June	4.6	SE	50
July	4.5	SE	54
August	4.5	SE	54
September	4.7	SE	48
October	4.9	SE	39
November	5.2	SSE	30
December	5.5	SSE	19

Average Sunshine Hours in Fieberbrunn

Sunshine hours—the duration of time the sun is visible in the sky—are high in Fieberbrunn. In Fieberbrunn, the average number of sunshine hours is 1,917, although it can range from 83 hours in December—the darkest month—to 239 hours in July—the brightest. Fieberbrunn has had the most sunlight hours ever recorded—337 hours in July 2006—and the fewest—28 hours in December 1993.

The latitude, the season, and the amount of clouds determine how many hours of sunshine Fieberbrunn receives. When the season is summer, the latitude is lower, and the cloud cover is lower, so are the sunshine hours. When the season is winter, the cloud cover is more, and the latitude is higher, the daylight hours decrease. Time of day also affects the sunshine hours; they are longer in the afternoon and shorter in the morning.