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Wels
City in Upper Austria, Austria
Overview
Wels is a mid-sized Austrian city that blends centuries-old history with a lively cultural scene. The city is known for its pedestrian-friendly center, welcoming atmosphere, and annual trade fairs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Austria
State
Upper Austria
Population
65,303
Time Zone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
48.17°, 14.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,207
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
86
English
77
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-21.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1257 mm
Internet Speed
279 Mbps
Upload
63 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
87
Coworking
0
Cafes
35
Nightlife
23
Parks
29
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LNZ
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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