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Cerknica, Slovenia
Municipality of Cerknica · Slovenia
Cerknica is a small town in Municipality of Cerknica, Slovenia with a population of 4,018. Elevation: 2,067 ft (630 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Cerknica
Cerknica is a town in the Karst region of southwestern Slovenia, with a population of 4,131. It is the seat of the Municipality of Cerknica. It belongs to the traditional region of Inner Carniola.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,018 |
| Population Density | 704 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,067 ft (630 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7970°, 14.3626° |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
| Country | 🇸🇮 Slovenia |
| State / Province | Municipality of Cerknica |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.7 inches (1,517 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 32.3 inches (82 cm) |
About Cerknica
Cerknica is a small town in Slovenia (Municipality of Cerknica) with a population of 4,018. The city sits at an elevation of 2,067 feet (630 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Ljubljana.
Climate in Cerknica
Cerknica has an average annual temperature of 11.7°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (22°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1368 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below Slovenia avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,067 ft (630 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7970°N, 14.3626°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.5 in |
Cerknica has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (3.5").
Schools in Cerknica
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OŠ notranjski odred Cerknica | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna Šola 11. maj | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cerknica
35 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 1 | entertainment, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Aktual | dalmatia, ex-yu music | MP3 | |
| Val 202 | adult contemporary, national music | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio Center (Ljubljana - 102.4MHz) | mix, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laganini FM Rijeka (HR) | laganini, lounge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena (105.2MHz) | mix, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nula | cafe, disco | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radi Frajer | narodnozabavna glasba, oberkrainer | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Sova (HR) | hits, news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Best (RU) | поп-музыка | MP3 | |
| Rock Radio | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Val202 | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio 2 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zeleni val | slovenian music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio 1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Moj Radio (BA) | — | UNKNOWN 128 kbps | |
| Radio Sora | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laganini Rijeka (HR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Gorski kotar (HR) | folk, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pomorski Radio Bakar (HR) | mix | MP3 256 kbps | |
| RADIO 1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio HIT Domzale | hits, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Korzo (HR) | local music, pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio 1 - Maribor (107.9MHz) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Center 80s | 80s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Centar - Studio Poreč (HR) | various music | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| radio 1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Istra (HR) | pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Študent | cultural, low bandwidth | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RADIO KASTAV (HR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio DUR | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 94 | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Terminal | alternative | MP3 320 kbps | |
| radio 1 | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Cerknica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cankarjeva spominska hiša | ||||
| Dina Pivka | ||||
| Ekomuzej Pivških presihajočih jezer | ||||
| Emonska hiša | ||||
| Emonska hiša | ||||
| Furnirnica | ||||
| Gozdna hiša Mašun | ||||
| Hangar A - Park vojaške zgodovine Pivka | ||||
| Jamski dvorec | ||||
| Komanda - Park vojaške zgodovine Pivka | ||||
| Kovačija na vodni pogon | ||||
| Lake house Museum | ||||
| Lovska zbirka in polharski muzej | ||||
| Mestni muzej Ljubljana | ||||
| Mestni muzej Ljubljana | ||||
| Mlin na vodni pogon | ||||
| Modrijanov Mill | ||||
| Muzejski park Breda | ||||
| Notranjski muzej Postojna | ||||
| Park of military history | ||||
| Partizanska bolnica v Krvavicah | ||||
| Pavilion B - Park vojaške zgodovine Pivka | ||||
| Pavilion C - Park vojaške zgodovine Pivka | ||||
| Plečnik House | ||||
| Plečnik House | ||||
| Railway Watchhouse no. 666 | ||||
| Rimski zid | ||||
| Šobčeva domačija | ||||
| Tehniški muzej Slovenije | ||||
| The Morostig House | ||||
| Titovi avtomobili | ||||
| Vodna žaga | ||||
| Vrhnika Cultural Centre |
Libraries in Cerknica
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cankarjeva knjižnica Vrhnika | 0.0 | |||||
| Enota Rakek | 0.0 | |||||
| Fakulteta za elektrotehniko | 0.0 | |||||
| Fakulteta za elektrotehniko | 0.0 | |||||
| Knižnica Dr. Marje Boršnik | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Bena Zupančiča Postojna | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Jožeta Mazovca - Zadvor | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Jožeta Mazovca - Zadvor | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Jožeta Udoviča Cerknica | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Logatec | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Brezovica | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Brezovica | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Grba | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Grba | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Horjul | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Ig | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Notranje Gorice | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Podpeč | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Rakitna | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Rob | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Rudnik | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Rudnik | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Šentjošt | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Škofljica | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Škofljica | 0.0 | |||||
| The Archives of the Republic of Slovenia | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cerknica
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mestna tržnica | |||||
| Pokrita Tržnica Vrhnika | |||||
| Tržnica Borovnica | |||||
| Tržnica Cerknica | |||||
| Tržnica Škofljica |
Hotels in Cerknica
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cerknica
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cerknica
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Cerknica
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cerknica
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cerknica
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cerknica
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cerknica
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cerknica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster Brewery | ||||
| Rooster Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Cerknica
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudnik Tršće | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Smučarski center Cerkno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stari Vrh | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soriška planina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vogel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Krvavec | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Velika planina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Golte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mojstrana | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kranjska Gora | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Bodental | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Planica | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Macesnovc Rateče | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Cerknica
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJU | Large Airport |
| Rijeka Airport | RJK | Large Airport |
| Portorož Airport | POW | Medium Airport |
| Ajdovščina Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cerknica-Marof Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Črnotiče Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Divača Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ferlach-Glainach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grobničko Polje Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hude Ravne - Dole pri Litiji Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kamnik - Dulnica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kaplja Vas ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Lesce Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Novi Lazi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Novo Mesto Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pobrežje Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Podpeč Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Postojna Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Prekopa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Prosecco Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Šentvid pri Stični Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Šoštanj Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sostro Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Trebnje Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vrsar Crljenka Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zagorje ob Savi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cerknica
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pošta 1384 Grahovo |
Treatment Centers in Cerknica
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatologija Bartenjev |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cerknica
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cerkev sv. Peter | |
| Cerkev Sv. Rok | |
| Kapelica žrtvam 1. svetovne vojne | |
| Sv. Janez | |
| Sveti Lovrenc | |
| Sveti Primož in Felicijan | |
| Župnijska C. Marijinega Rojstva |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Cerknica?
Cerknica has a population of 4,018 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 704 people per square mile, spread across 5.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cerknica?
Cerknica has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.7 inches, with 32.3 inches of snow.