Sankt Jakob in Defereggen facts for kids
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St. Jakob in Defereggen
St. Jakoub in Dejfreggin
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St Jakob in Defereggen
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Location within Lienz district
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 St. Jakob in Defereggen
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Lienz | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 186.1 km2 (71.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,389 m (4,557 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
9963
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| Area code | 04873 | |
| Vehicle registration | LZ | |
| Website | www.stjakob.at | |
Sankt Jakob in Defereggen is a charming town, also called a municipality, located in the beautiful Tyrol region of Austria. It's part of the Lienz area. In the local language, Southern Bavarian, people call it St. Jakoub in Dejfreggin. This peaceful place is known for its stunning mountain views and natural beauty.
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How Many People Live Here?
Population Changes Over Time
Sankt Jakob in Defereggen is a small community. The number of people living here has changed over many years. In 1869, about 1,063 people lived here. The population went down for a while but then slowly grew again. By 2001, there were 1,009 residents. The population count helps us understand how the town has grown or changed over time.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 1,063 | — |
| 1880 | 1,042 | −2.0% |
| 1890 | 946 | −9.2% |
| 1900 | 976 | +3.2% |
| 1910 | 804 | −17.6% |
| 1923 | 765 | −4.9% |
| 1934 | 821 | +7.3% |
| 1939 | 840 | +2.3% |
| 1951 | 914 | +8.8% |
| 1961 | 889 | −2.7% |
| 1971 | 1,020 | +14.7% |
| 1981 | 1,026 | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 1,005 | −2.0% |
| 2001 | 1,009 | +0.4% |
What's the Weather Like?
Understanding Sankt Jakob's Climate
The climate in Sankt Jakob in Defereggen is typical for a mountain area. It has cold winters with lots of snow and mild, pleasant summers. The weather information below shows the average temperatures and how much rain or snow the town gets each month. This data helps us understand the usual weather patterns.
Temperature and Precipitation
In winter months like January and December, the average temperature is below freezing. This means it's very cold! Summers, especially July and August, are much warmer, with average temperatures around 14 degrees Celsius (about 57 degrees Fahrenheit).
The town gets a lot of rain in the summer, especially in June, July, and August. These are the wettest months. Snowfall is very common in winter, with December and January seeing the most snow.
| Climate data for Sankt Jakob in Defereggen: 1383m (1991−2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 13.7 (56.7) |
14.3 (57.7) |
17.9 (64.2) |
22.0 (71.6) |
26.6 (79.9) |
31.8 (89.2) |
30.5 (86.9) |
30.7 (87.3) |
27.0 (80.6) |
21.4 (70.5) |
19.6 (67.3) |
14.3 (57.7) |
31.8 (89.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −1.4 (29.5) |
2.3 (36.1) |
6.6 (43.9) |
10.8 (51.4) |
14.7 (58.5) |
19.2 (66.6) |
20.3 (68.5) |
19.6 (67.3) |
15.7 (60.3) |
10.4 (50.7) |
4.1 (39.4) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
10.1 (50.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −6.5 (20.3) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
0.7 (33.3) |
4.8 (40.6) |
9.0 (48.2) |
12.5 (54.5) |
14.3 (57.7) |
14.0 (57.2) |
9.9 (49.8) |
5.5 (41.9) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−5.7 (21.7) |
4.5 (40.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −11.5 (11.3) |
−11.2 (11.8) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−1.6 (29.1) |
2.4 (36.3) |
5.8 (42.4) |
7.3 (45.1) |
7.2 (45.0) |
3.8 (38.8) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
−4.8 (23.4) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −25.1 (−13.2) |
−25.0 (−13.0) |
−25.6 (−14.1) |
−14.5 (5.9) |
−6.8 (19.8) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
−6.3 (20.7) |
−14.4 (6.1) |
−19.4 (−2.9) |
−27.1 (−16.8) |
−27.1 (−16.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 33.7 (1.33) |
27.5 (1.08) |
41.7 (1.64) |
56.3 (2.22) |
94.0 (3.70) |
133.4 (5.25) |
149.2 (5.87) |
149.1 (5.87) |
94.7 (3.73) |
91.0 (3.58) |
82.6 (3.25) |
51.4 (2.02) |
1,004.6 (39.54) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 46.1 (18.1) |
45.0 (17.7) |
47.1 (18.5) |
26.0 (10.2) |
3.2 (1.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.0 (0.8) |
13.1 (5.2) |
46.1 (18.1) |
61.9 (24.4) |
290.5 (114.3) |
| Source: Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics | |||||||||||||
Famous People from Sankt Jakob
Meet Mario Scheiber
Sankt Jakob in Defereggen is the hometown of Mario Scheiber, a well-known skier. He is famous for his achievements in the sport of skiing.
See also
In Spanish: St. Jakob in Defereggen para niños
