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Polzela, Slovenia

Municipality of Polzela · Slovenia

Polzela is a small town in Municipality of Polzela, Slovenia with a population of 2,351. Elevation: 1,010 ft (308 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

2,351 Population 4,354/sq mi density
1,010 ft Elevation 308 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Ljubljana Timezone

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About Polzela

Polzela

Polzela is a settlement in Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Polzela. It lies on the left bank of the Savinja River extending into the Ložnica Hills to the north. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.

People

Population2,351
Density4,354/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Population2,351
Population Density4,354 / sq mi
Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Coordinates46.2836°, 15.0651°
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana
Country🇸🇮 Slovenia
State / ProvinceMunicipality of Polzela
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,396 mm)
Annual Snowfall51.2 inches (130 cm)

About Polzela

Polzela is a small town in Slovenia (Municipality of Polzela) with a population of 2,351. The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet (308 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Ljubljana.

Polzela experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below Slovenia avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density4,354/sq mi
Coordinates46.2836°N, 15.0651°W
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above Slovenia avg
Snowfall 51.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,050 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 109 km
Mar 22, 2020 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M5.3 81 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 102 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 109 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 81 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 131 km
Jun 1, 1993 Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region M4.9 109 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 98 km
Sep 3, 1990 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia M4.8 75 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 149 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 80 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 112 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 146 km
Jan 6, 2021 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia M4.7 131 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 97 km
Aug 16, 2021 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia M4.6 128 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 149 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 105 km
Mar 22, 2020 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M4.6 82 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.3 in

Polzela has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Polzela

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OŠ Polzela
OŠ Polzela
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Radio Stations near Polzela

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio KRka balkan, mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nula Organic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Celje MP3 128 kbps
Radio Štajerski val local news, local radio MP3
Radio Rogla pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Krka (HR) various MP3 320 kbps
Radio Terminal alternative MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Polzela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
4. DRITL
Dolinškov Kozolec
Domačija Antona Aškerca
Domačija pri Knežari - etnološka zbirka
Gasilski muzej
Gasilski muzej
Gozdni muzej
Grilova domačija
Kajuh
Kavčnikova domačija
Kisovec Mine Museum
KSEVT
Museum of forestry and timber industry
Muzej Motociklov Grom
Muzej premogovništva Slovenije
Partizanska bolnišnica Celje - Mrzle vode
Pečovnik - hiša Alme M. Kerlin
Podzemlje Pece - Turistični rudnik in muzej
Pokrajinski muzej Celje
Rudarski muzej
Rudnik Sitarjevec
Schwentnerjeva hiša
Tehnopark Celje
The Herc Mill and Sawmill
Town Museum of Litija
Velenje Castle
Zasavski muzej Trbovlje

Libraries in Polzela

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Knjižnica0.0
Knjižnica Antona Sovreta0.0
Knjižnica Celje0.0
Knjižnica Ksaverja Meška, podružnica Pameče–Troblje0.0
Knjižnica Laško, Izposojevališče Z. Most0.0
Knjižnica Litija0.0
Knjižnica Ljubno0.0
Knjižnica Radeče0.0
Knjižnica Rečica ob Savinji0.0
Knjižnica Toneta Seliškarja0.0
Knjižnica Velenje0.0
Medobčinska splošna knjižnica Žalec0.0
Občinska knjižnica Braslovče0.0
Občinska knjižnica Polzela0.0
Občinska knjižnica Vransko0.0
Osrednja knjižnica Mozirje0.0
Vaška knjižnica0.0

Farmers Markets in Polzela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kea
Ribja tržnica
Supermarkert JAGER
Trgovina Zeleno Zlato
Tržnica Trbovlje

Restaurants in Polzela

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gostilna Cizej
Gostilna in pizzerija PER VIA
Gostilnica Malteški hram

Train Stations in Polzela

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Polzela

Bus Stations in Polzela

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SI #1214740365

Banks in Polzela

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banka Celje

Breweries in Polzela

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Skubeer pivovarna

Stadiums & Teams in Polzela

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Polzela

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Celjska koca 0.0 $0
Krvavec 0.0 $0
Velika planina 0.0 $0
Golte 0.0 $0
Kope 0.0 $0
Mariborsko Pohorje 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Petzen 0.0 $0
Ribnica na Pohorju 0.0 $0
Vuhred 0.0 $0
Koralpe 0.0 $0
Weinebene 0.0 $0
Klug Lifte 0.0 $0
Modriach-Winkel Hoislifte 0.0 $0
Klippitztörl 0.0 $0

Airports Near Polzela

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Graz AirportGRZLarge Airport
Klagenfurt AirportKLULarge Airport
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik AirportLJULarge Airport
Cerklje ob Krki Air BaseMedium Airport
Maribor Edvard Rusjan AirportMBXMedium Airport
Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight FieldSmall Airport
Celje AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerknica-Marof AirfieldSmall Airport
Dobova AirfieldSmall Airport
Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferlach-Glainach AirfieldSmall Airport
Friesach/Hirt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorica pri Šmartnem AirstripSmall Airport
Hude Ravne - Dole pri Litiji AirfieldSmall Airport
Imeno FieldSmall Airport
Kamnik - Dulnica AirfieldSmall Airport
Kaplja Vas ULMSmall Airport
Libeliče AirfieldSmall Airport
Mayerhofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Metlika Prilozje AirfieldSmall Airport
Novi Lazi AirstripSmall Airport
Novo Mesto AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisarovina AirfieldSmall Airport
Pobrežje AirfieldSmall Airport
Podpeč AirfieldSmall Airport
Prekopa AirstripSmall Airport
Sankt Donat / Mairist AirfieldSmall Airport
Šentvid pri Stični AirfieldSmall Airport
Slovenj Gradec AirfieldSmall Airport
Slovenske Konjice AirfieldSmall Airport
Šoštanj AirfieldSmall Airport
Sostro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Trebnje AirfieldSmall Airport
Wolfsberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Zagorje ob Savi AirfieldSmall Airport
Zgornja Kostrivnica ULMSmall Airport

Post Offices in Polzela

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pošta Slovenije

Churches & Religious Organizations in Polzela

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
cerkev sv. Marjete Antiohijske
Cerkev sv. Miklavža
Kapela sv. Florijana

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Elevation
288 m (945 ft)

🇸🇮 About Slovenia

Capital Ljubljana
Population 2,067,372
Area 20,273 km²
GDP (USD) $69,255,264,238
GDP per capita $32,660
HDI 0.920
Life expectancy 82.0 years
Internet users 90.4%
Urban population 55.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Slovene
Calling code +386
TLD .si
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Slovenia

21 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day novo leto
Jan 2 New Year's Day novo leto
Feb 8 Prešeren Day Prešernov dan
Apr 5 Easter Sunday velikonočna nedelja in ponedeljek
Apr 6 Easter Monday velikonočna nedelja in ponedeljek
Apr 27 Day of Uprising Against Occupation dan upora proti okupatorju
May 1 Labour Day praznik dela
May 2 Labour Day praznik dela
May 2 Primož Trubar Day dan Primoža Trubarja
May 24 Pentecost binkoštna nedelja
Jun 25 Statehood Day dan državnosti
Aug 14 Sovereignty Day dan suverenosti
Aug 15 Assumption Day Marijino vnebovzetje
Aug 15 Unification of Prekmurje Slovenes with the Mother Nation združitev prekmurskih Slovencev z matičnim narodom
Sep 15 Integration of Primorska into the Homeland priključitev Primorske k matični domovini
Sep 23 Slovenian Sports Day dan slovenskega športa
Oct 31 Reformation Day dan reformacije
Nov 1 Day of the Dead dan spomina na mrtve
Nov 23 Rudolf Maister Day dan Rudolfa Maistra
Dec 25 Christmas Day božič
Dec 26 Independence and Unity Day dan samostojnosti in enotnosti

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Frequently Asked Questions About Polzela

What is the population of Polzela?

Polzela has a population of 2,351 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 4,354 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Polzela?

Polzela has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches, with 51.2 inches of snow.

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