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Šempas, Slovenia

Urban Municipality of Nova Gorica · Slovenia

Šempas is a small town in Urban Municipality of Nova Gorica, Slovenia with a population of 1,146. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,146 Population 500/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
76.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Ljubljana Timezone

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About Šempas

Šempas

Šempas is a village in the Vipava Valley in the Municipality of Nova Gorica in western Slovenia.

People

Population1,146
Density500/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain76.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Population1,146
Population Density500 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates45.9303°, 13.7436°
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana
Country🇸🇮 Slovenia
State / ProvinceUrban Municipality of Nova Gorica
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation76.9 inches (1,952 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)

About Šempas

Šempas is a small town in Slovenia (Urban Municipality of Nova Gorica) with a population of 1,146. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Ljubljana.

Climate in Šempas

Šempas has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 983 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.4°C / 44°F 4.1° / 8.8° 51.4
Feb 7.2°C / 45°F 4.4° / 9.9° 58.8
Mar 10.3°C / 51°F 7° / 13.6° 56.2
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 10.7° / 17.6° 74.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.3° 89.5
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 18.8° / 26.6° 73.2
Jul 25°C / 77°F 21° / 29.1° 60.5
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 21.2° / 29.1° 78.1
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 17.3° / 24.4° 114.2
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 13.2° / 19.1° 113.2
Nov 11.8°C / 53°F 9.2° / 14.3° 125.0
Dec 7.5°C / 46°F 5° / 10° 88.4
Šempas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 280 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 76.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Slovenia avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates45.9303°N, 13.7436°W
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.9"
102% above Slovenia avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,083 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 36 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 41 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 51 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 121 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 51 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 130 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 66 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 33 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 144 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 131 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 51 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 34 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 127 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 48 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 105 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 52 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 64 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 30 km
Nov 28, 1993 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia M4.4 70 km
Mar 13, 2014 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia M4.4 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER Meteorological 235.0 m 2,000 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 4.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 6.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 6.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 5.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 7.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 8.2 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 6.7 in Coldest

Šempas has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (3.8").

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Radio Stations near Šempas

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Capodistria adult contemporary, international AAC 192 kbps
Radio Capris SLO - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gioconda (IT) hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Capris Dalmacija - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Onde Furlane (IT) friuli, furlan MP3 128 kbps
Radio robin entertainment, local radio MP3
Radio Capris POLETJE - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capris 80 - MP3 128 kbps
Rai Radio 1 FVG (IT) - AAC 374 kbps
Rai 1 Friuli Venezia Giulia (IT) friuli, italian MP3 256 kbps
WEL 105,5 (AT) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Eurostar Umag (HR) - MP3 112 kbps
RADIO KASTAV (HR) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Istra (HR) pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Centar - Studio Poreč (HR) various music AAC+ 320 kbps
Radioattività (IT) trieste MP3
Radio City Trieste (IT) adult contemporary, trieste MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capris 90 POP - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capris EX - YU - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capris 90 DANCE - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Capris Rock rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Šempas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological museum Most na Soči
Briška Hiša
Bunker Pr' Barabonu
Carsic House
Centro visite Gradina / Sprejemni center Gradina
Civiltà contadina
Doblar Hydroelectric Power Plant Museum
Domačija pisatelja Franceta Bevka
Domačija Šturmajce
Grgurjev etnološki muzej
Hiša aleksandrink
Hiša opajske tradicije
Hiša Zdravljica
Jaslic Muzej
Karel Štrekelj memorial room
Kosmačeva domačija
Kosovelova domačija
Kovaški muzej
Marijanski muzej
Mestni Muzej Idrija
Mesto na meji
MuCa - Museo della Cantieristica
Museo Carsico Geologico e Paleontologico
Museo del Lasciapassare / Muzej Prepustnica
Museo della Grande Guerra
Museo della moda
Museo della moda
Museo della moda
Museo della moda
Museo della moda
Museo della moda
Museo della papera
Museo di Scienze naturali "Alvise Comel"
Museo Documentario della Città
Museo Grande Guerra
Museo Monte Brestovec
Museo Santa Chiara
Museo Storico Balus
Museo transfrontaliero Ermada
Museum of History and Prehistory around Timavo
Museum on the Border – Kolodvor
Muzej sanitete I. sv. vojne
Muzej Slovenskih Filmskih Igralcev
Muzej Tihotapstva / Museo del Contrabbando
Muzejska zbirka Miren
Open air museum Mengore
Open Air Museum of Mount Hermada
Palazzo Coronini Cronberg
Pastirsko zavetje
Provincial Museums
Ribiška Hiša
Ribiški muzej tržaškega primorja / Museo della Pesca del Litorale Triestino
Ridotta quota 121
Roman house
Sabotin - Mazej Park miru
Science Centre
Šempeter in okolica med prvo svetovno vojno
Slovenija Partisan Printing
Stražni stolp - Muzej
Stražni stolp - Muzej
Trincea Cuzzi
Trincea Joffre e Grotta Vergine
Usnjarsko čevljarski muzej
Vojni muzej Vipava
WW 1 collection
Zavod kraška šola Škrbina - etnološki muzej Komen
Živi muzej Krasa

Libraries in Šempas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ajdovska knjižnica0.0
Antiquarium0.0
Biblioteca "Carlo Seppenhofer"0.0
Biblioteca / Knjižnica SLORI0.0
Biblioteca civica e popolare0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale / Občinska knjižnica0.0
Biblioteca comunale / Občinska knjižnica Nade Pertot0.0
Biblioteca comunale / Občinska knjižnica Sovodnje ob Soči0.0
Biblioteca Comunale del Villaggio del Pescatore0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Monfalcone0.0
Biblioteca comunale Sandro Pertini0.0
Biblioteca del Collegio del mondo unito dell'Adriatico B. Migone0.0
Biblioteca del Consorzio Culturale del Monfalconese0.0
Biblioteca del Corso di diploma universitario per infermieri0.0
Biblioteca del Dipartimento di fisica teorica0.0
Biblioteca del Monastero di Sant'Orsola0.0
Biblioteca del Museo storico del castello di Miramare0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Gorizia0.0
Biblioteca dell'Associazione corale goriziana C. A. Seghizzi0.0
Biblioteca dell'Associazione culturale maestro Rodolfo Lipizer ONLUS0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto dei ciechi Rittmeyer0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto di sociologia internazionale0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto per gli incontri culturali mitteleuropei0.0
Biblioteca dell'Osservatorio geofisico sperimentale0.0
Biblioteca dell'Osservatorio per le malattie delle piante0.0
Biblioteca dell'Università della terza età0.0
Biblioteca della Camera di commercio, industria, artigianato e agricoltura - CCIAA0.0
Biblioteca della Sede di Gorizia dell'Università degli studi di Trieste0.0
Biblioteca della Società monfalconese di mutuo soccorso0.0
Biblioteca provinciale0.0
Biblioteca pubblica del Seminario teologico centrale0.0
Biblioteca Statale Isontina0.0
Centro speciale di servizi bibliotecari - Gorizia0.0
Goriška knjižnica Franceta Bevka0.0
Izposojevališče Dobravlje0.0
Knjigobežnica0.0
Knjižnica Borisa Pahorja0.0
Knjižnica Cerkno0.0
Knjižnica Damirja Feigla / Biblioteca Damir Feigel0.0
Knjižnica Pinko Tomažič in tovariši / Biblioteca Pinko Tomažič e Compagni0.0
Kosovelova Knjižnica Sežana0.0
Krajevna knjižnica Bilje0.0
Krajevna knjižnica Branik0.0
Krajevna knjižnica Deskle0.0
Krajevna knjižnica Kanal0.0
Krajevna knjižnica Miren0.0
Krajevna knjižnica Podnanos0.0
Krajevna knjižnica Prvačina0.0
Krajevna knjižnica Renče0.0
Krajevna knjižnica Šempeter0.0
Krajevna knjižnica Solkan0.0
Krajevna knjižnica Vipava0.0
Lavričeva knjižnica Ajdovščina0.0
Libreria della Scuola Anton Fakin / Šolska knjižnica Anton Fakin0.0
Marie Curie Library0.0
Občinska knjižnica / Biblioteca comunale0.0
Tehnika in knjižnica0.0

Farmers Markets in Šempas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ajdovska tržnica
Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market
Mercato Coperto
Mercato coperto
Mercato settimanale
Tržnica Deskle
Tržnica Miren
Tržnica Sežana

Restaurants in Šempas

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gostilna "Pri Olgi"
Turistična kmetija pri Rjavčevih

Theatres in Šempas

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kulturni dom

Monuments in Šempas

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Šempaski tabor 1868

Castles in Šempas

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dvorec Mainardi Šempas

Gas Stations in Šempas

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrol - Šempas

Breweries in Šempas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Antica Contea Birrificio in Gorizia
AntiKorpo Brewing
AntiKorpo Brewing
Reservoir Dogs brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Šempas

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Šempas

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Smučarski center Cerkno 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stari Vrh 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Soriška planina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vogel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sella Nevea - Kanin 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 - - -
Tarvisio 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kinderalm Valbruna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nassfeld 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Šempas

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Klagenfurt AirportKLULarge Airport
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik AirportLJULarge Airport
Trieste AirportTRSLarge Airport
Portorož AirportPOWMedium Airport
Udine-Rivolto Air Base-Medium Airport
Agriturismo Turus Airfield-Small Airport
Ajdovščina Airfield-Small Airport
Al Ranch Airfield-Small Airport
Ali Friuli Airfield-Small Airport
Always Airfield-Small Airport
AS77 Airfield-Small Airport
Azienda Agricola Balduit Giuliano Airfield-Small Airport
Bibione Airfield-Small Airport
Bovec Airfield-Small Airport
Cerknica-Marof Airfield-Small Airport
Chiasiellis Airfield-Small Airport
Črnotiče Airfield-Small Airport
Divača Airfield-Small Airport
Ferlach-Glainach Airfield-Small Airport
Fly Evolution Flying Field-Small Airport
Fly Synthesis Airfield-Small Airport
Gorizia Duca d'Aosta Airfield-Small Airport
Lesce Airfield-Small Airport
Nötsch im Gailtal Airfield-Small Airport
Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing Field-Small Airport
Piancada Airfield-Small Airport
Podpeč Airfield-Small Airport
Poreč-Škagacer Airfield-Small Airport
Postojna Airfield-Small Airport
Prosecco Airfield-Small Airport
Rivoli Avro Airfield-Small Airport
San Mauro Airfield-Small Airport
Udine-Campoformido Airfield-Small Airport
Ultralight Friuli Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Šempas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pošta Šempas

Treatment Centers in Šempas

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dom na Krasu
Dom na Krasu
Fizioterapija Sežana
Okulistična ambulanta Smiljana Gruden
Rehabo
Studio Alternativne Medicine Metoda Clark D.O.O.
Varstveno delovni center Nova Gorica - Enota Stara Gora

Churches & Religious Organizations in Šempas

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sv. Lucija
Sv. Martin
Sv. Silvester

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Elevation
96 m (315 ft)
Area
5.9 km² (2.3 mi²)

🇸🇮 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 Šempas

What is the population of Šempas?

Šempas has a population of 1,146 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 500 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Šempas?

Šempas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.9 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

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