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Škocjan, Slovenia

Municipality of Škocjan · Slovenia

Škocjan is a small town in Municipality of Škocjan, Slovenia with a population of 246. Elevation: 551 ft (168 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

246 Population 320/sq mi density
551 ft Elevation 168 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Ljubljana Timezone

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About Škocjan

Škocjan

Škocjan is a settlement in the traditional region of Lower Carniola in southeastern Slovenia, best known as the birthplace of the Slovene missionary Ignatius Knoblecher (1819–1858). It is the seat of the Municipality of Škocjan and the Local Community of Škocjan within the municipality. The Municipality of Škocjan is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.

People

Population246
Density320/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Population246
Population Density320 / sq mi
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Coordinates45.9069°, 15.2913°
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana
Country🇸🇮 Slovenia
State / ProvinceMunicipality of Škocjan
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation49.8 inches (1,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.8 inches (45 cm)

About Škocjan

Škocjan is a small town in Slovenia (Municipality of Škocjan) with a population of 246. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet (168 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Ljubljana.

Škocjan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 274 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 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Slovenia avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density320/sq mi
Coordinates45.9069°N, 15.2913°W
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above Slovenia avg
Snowfall 17.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

996 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 M5.6 132 km
Mar 22, 2020 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M5.3 53 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 92 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 134 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 39 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 93 km
Jun 1, 1993 Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region M4.9 95 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 88 km
Sep 3, 1990 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia M4.8 45 km
Apr 6, 2021 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia M4.7 109 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 99 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 114 km
Jan 6, 2021 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia M4.7 91 km
Mar 22, 2020 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M4.6 53 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 88 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 115 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 128 km
Aug 16, 2021 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia M4.6 88 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 86 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Škocjan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Škocjan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
OŠ Bučka
OŠ Škocjan
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Radio Stations near Škocjan

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otvoreni radio - Uživo (HR) pop AAC 48 kbps
Radio Banovina (HR) folk MP3 128 kbps
Otvoreni Radio (HR) croatian, easy listening AAC 48 kbps
Radio KRka balkan, mix MP3 128 kbps
Zagorski radio (HR) folk, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Nula Organic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Celje MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rogla pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Štajerski val local news, local radio MP3
Otvoreni Radio - Fitness (HR) fitness AAC 48 kbps
Karlovac NOW Dance 90's radio (HR) 90's, eurodance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Krka (HR) various MP3 320 kbps
Karlovac Grill Mix radio (HR) ballads, dance MP3 128 kbps
PRVI KARLOVACKI (HR) MP3 128 kbps
Karlovac WOW Hits Radio (HR) various MP3 128 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Chill (HR) chill, chillout AAC 48 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Love (HR) love songs AAC 48 kbps
Otvoreni Radio - Hot (HR) hits, hot hits AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Škocjan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
4. DRITL
Base 20
Dežela kozolcev
Dolenjski muzej
Dolinškov Kozolec
Domačija Antona Aškerca
Galerija Božidar Jakac (Former Monastary Fons Beatae Mariae)
Hiša žive dediščine
Kočevski rog – Baza 20
Kozjanska domačija
Mencingerjeva hiša
Mestni muzej Krško
Muzej Lojzeta Slaka in Toneta Pavčka
muzej na prostem pleterje
Partizanska bolnišnica R-6 Javoršica
Partizanska bolnišnica Zgornji Hrastnik
Partizanska tehnika France Prešeren
Zapuščina naših dedov
Zasavski muzej Trbovlje
Žumberačka etnografska zbirka Sošice

Libraries in Škocjan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Knjižnica Antona Sovreta0.0
Knjižnica Laško, Izposojevališče Z. Most0.0
Knjižnica Mirana Jarca0.0
Knjižnica Mirana Jarca - enota Škocjan0.0
Knjižnica Radeče0.0
Knjiznica Sevnica0.0
Knjižnica Toneta Seliškarja0.0
Valvasorjeva knjižnica Krško0.0
Valvasorjeva knjižnica Krško - mladinski oddelek0.0

Farmers Markets in Škocjan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Spar Partner
Tržnica Krško
Tržnica Krško
Tržnica Trbovlje

Restaurants in Škocjan

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gostilna Luzar
Gostilna Racman
Gostišče Inn Marinčič

Cafes in Škocjan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

D bar

Theatres in Škocjan

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kulturni center Škocjan

Castles in Škocjan

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grad Radeljca

Gas Stations in Škocjan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

OMV - Raka
Petrol - Škocjan
SI #2857594298

Shopping Malls in Škocjan

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hiša Kastelic

Stadiums & Teams in Škocjan

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Ski Resorts Near Škocjan

10 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Škocjan

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rijeka AirportRJKLarge Airport
Cerklje ob Krki Air BaseMedium Airport
Maribor Edvard Rusjan AirportMBXMedium Airport
Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight FieldSmall Airport
Celje AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerkvenjak-Čagona AirfieldSmall Airport
Dobova AirfieldSmall Airport
Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight 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
Lučko AirfieldSmall Airport
Metlika Prilozje AirfieldSmall Airport
Novi Lazi AirstripSmall Airport
Novo Mesto AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisarovina AirfieldSmall Airport
Pobrežje AirfieldSmall Airport
Prekopa AirstripSmall Airport
Ptuj 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
Zabok-Gubaševo AirfieldSmall Airport
Zagorje ob Savi AirfieldSmall Airport
Zgornja Kostrivnica ULMSmall Airport

Post Offices in Škocjan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
pošta Škocjan

Churches & Religious Organizations in Škocjan

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cerkev Marijinega obiskanja
Cerkev sv. Kancijana in tovarišev
Rožnovenska Mati Božja
Sv. Martin
Sv. Trojica
Sveta Marjeta
Sveti Križ
Sveti Lenart
Sveti Martin
Sveti Peter
Sveti Štefan
Sveti Tomaž
vežica Škocjan
Župnijska cerkev sv. Matije

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Elevation
168 m (551 ft)
Area
2.0 km² (0.8 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 Škocjan

What is the population of Škocjan?

Škocjan has a population of 246 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 320 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Škocjan?

Škocjan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 17.8 inches of snow.

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