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Jelenje, Croatia

Primorje-Gorski Kotar · Croatia

Jelenje is a small town in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia with a population of 395. Elevation: 1,033 ft (315 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

395 Population 9/sq mi density
1,033 ft Elevation 315 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
110.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Jelenje

Jelenje

Jelenje is a village and municipality in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in western Croatia. As of 2021, the municipality had a population of 5,096 with 94.6% Croats. The village itself had an urban population of 395.

People

Population395
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain110.3 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Population395
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Coordinates45.3861°, 14.4511°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvincePrimorje-Gorski Kotar
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation110.3 inches (2,802 mm)
Annual Snowfall109.2 inches (277 cm)

About Jelenje

Jelenje is a small town in Croatia (Primorje-Gorski Kotar) with a population of 395. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet (315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Jelenje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 110.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 109.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below Croatia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area42.1 sq mi (109.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates45.3861°N, 14.4511°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.3"
190% above Croatia avg
Snowfall 109.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,008 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 114 km
Mar 22, 2020 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M5.3 132 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 30 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 119 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 62 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 49 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 31 km
Sep 3, 1990 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia M4.8 125 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 89 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 138 km
Jan 6, 2021 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia M4.7 140 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 51 km
Apr 6, 2021 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia M4.7 144 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 148 km
Feb 11, 2025 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia M4.6 144 km
Aug 16, 2021 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia M4.6 140 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 111 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 48 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 32 km
Mar 22, 2020 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M4.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 5.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 6.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 7.2 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 5.8 in

Jelenje has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Jelenje

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola Jelenje-Dražice, zgrada Dražice
Područna škola Grobnik
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Radio Stations near Jelenje

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otvoreni radio - Uživo pop AAC 48 kbps
Otvoreni Radio croatian, easy listening AAC 48 kbps
Laganini FM Rijeka laganini, lounge MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sova hits, news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Otok Krk easy listening, local radio MP3 128 kbps
Laganini Rijeka MP3 128 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Fitness fitness AAC 48 kbps
Radio Gorski kotar folk, local news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Labin MP3 256 kbps
Pomorski Radio Bakar mix MP3 256 kbps
Radio Korzo local music, pop MP3 256 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Hot hits, hot hits AAC 48 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Love love songs AAC 48 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Chill chill, chillout AAC 48 kbps
RADIO KASTAV MP3 128 kbps
Radio DUR MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Jelenje

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
"Peek & Poke" old computers museum
City of Rijeka museum
City of Rijeka museum
Crikvenica Municipal Museum
Exportdrvo
Gozdna hiša Mašun
Hrvatski muzej turizma
Interpretacijski centar Grobnik
Kuća halubajskega zvočara
Kuća kostrenskih pomoraca
Kućica od ribari
Memorijalni centar 'Lipa pamti'
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Muzejska zbirka Mošćenice
Muzejski park Breda
Natural History Museum
Pomorski i povijesni musej hrvatskog primorja Rijeka
State Archives in Rijeka
The Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral
Zavičajni muzej Drenove

Libraries in Jelenje

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dječja knjižnica 'Beli kamik'0.0
GRADSKA KNIZNIKA BAKAR0.0
Gradska knjižnica - Dom lijepe književnosti0.0
Gradska knjižnica - periodika0.0
Gradska knjižnica (Dječji odjel "Stribor")0.0
Gradska knjižnica Opatija - ogranak Matulji0.0
Gradska knjižnica Rijeka, ogranak Trsat0.0
Knjižnica Kastav0.0
NARODNA KNJIŽNICA I ČITAONICA HALUBAJSKA ZORA0.0
Sveučilišna knjižnica0.0

Farmers Markets in Jelenje

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ribarnica
Tržnica
Tržnica 1
Tržnica 2
Tržnica Brajda
Tržnica Donja Vežica
Tržnica Lovran
Tržnica Opatija
Tržnica Šegota

Monuments in Jelenje

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Green oak

Castles in Jelenje

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grad Grobnik

Stadiums & Teams in Jelenje

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Ski Resorts Near Jelenje

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rudnik Tršće 0.0 $0

Airports Near Jelenje

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pula AirportPUYLarge Airport
Rijeka AirportRJKLarge Airport
Ajdovščina AirfieldSmall Airport
Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight FieldSmall Airport
Cerknica-Marof AirfieldSmall Airport
Črnotiče AirfieldSmall Airport
Divača AirfieldSmall Airport
Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grobničko Polje AirfieldSmall Airport
Hude Ravne - Dole pri Litiji AirfieldSmall Airport
Medulin Campanoz AirfieldSmall Airport
Novi Lazi AirstripSmall Airport
Novo Mesto AirfieldSmall Airport
Podpeč AirfieldSmall Airport
Postojna AirfieldSmall Airport
Prosecco AirfieldSmall Airport
Šentvid pri Stični AirfieldSmall Airport
Sostro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Trebnje AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Jelenje

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centar za rehabilitaciju

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jelenje

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crkva Sv Roka
crkva svetih Filipa i Jakova apostola
crkva svetog Mihovila arkanđela
Kapela Sv. Križa
kapela svetog Trojstva

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
0.2 km² (0.1 mi²)
Postal Code
51218

🇭🇷 About Croatia

Capital Zagreb
Population 3,871,833
Area 56,542 km²
GDP (USD) $85,624,153,964
GDP per capita $22,184
HDI 0.878
Life expectancy 78.5 years
Internet users 83.2%
Urban population 57.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Croatian
Calling code +385
TLD .hr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Croatia

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 6 Epiphany Bogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak
Apr 6 Easter Monday Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak
May 1 International Workers' Day Međunarodni praznik rada
May 30 National Day Dan državnosti
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Tijelovo
Jun 22 Anti-Fascist Struggle Day Dan antifašističke borbe
Aug 5 Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja
Aug 15 Assumption Day Velika Gospa
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Dan svih svetih
Nov 18 Remembrance Day Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata
Dec 25 Christmas Day Božić
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Prvi dan po Božiću, Sveti Stjepan, Štefanje, Stipanje

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jelenje

What is the population of Jelenje?

Jelenje has a population of 395 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 42.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jelenje?

Jelenje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 110.3 inches, with 109.2 inches of snow.

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