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Šmarje pri Jelšah, Slovenia
Municipality of Šmarje pri Jelšah · Slovenia
Šmarje pri Jelšah is a small town in Municipality of Šmarje pri Jelšah, Slovenia with a population of 1,755. Elevation: 784 ft (239 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Šmarje pri Jelšah
Šmarje pri Jelšah is a town in eastern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Šmarje pri Jelšah. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region. The development of the settlement is associated with a medieval mansion known as Jelšingrad on a slight hill northwest of the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,755 |
| Population Density | 2,877 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2272°, 15.5192° |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
| Country | 🇸🇮 Slovenia |
| State / Province | Municipality of Šmarje pri Jelšah |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.8 inches (45 cm) |
About Šmarje pri Jelšah
Šmarje pri Jelšah is a small town in Slovenia (Municipality of Šmarje pri Jelšah) with a population of 1,755. The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet (239 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.
Climate in Šmarje pri Jelšah
Šmarje pri Jelšah has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 914 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above Slovenia avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2272°N, 15.5192°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Šmarje pri Jelšah has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (2.0").
Schools in Šmarje pri Jelšah
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OŠ Mestinje | — | — | — | — |
| OŠ Zibika | — | — | — | — |
| OŠ Šmarje pri Jelšah | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Šmarje pri Jelšah
56 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| bravo! kids (HR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Banovina (HR) | folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Top Radio (HR) | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Tvornica (HR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio101 (HR) | local news, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Otvoreni - Live (HR) | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Yammat FM (HR) | alternative, dance | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Radio KRka | balkan, mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Deejay HR (HR) | dance, electronica | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zagorski radio (HR) | folk, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Top Radio Yugo (HR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gold FM (HR) | oldies | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| bravo! rock (HR) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Live (HR) | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| HRT HR 2 (HR) | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Nula Organic | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antena ZG (HR) | pop, rock | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Toti Radio | football, news | MP3 | |
| Top Radio Rock (HR) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Laganini FM Zagreb (HR) | various | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Celje | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Narodni - Uživo (HR) | hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Hot (HR) | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radio 101 Rock (HR) | rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HRT Radio Sljeme (mp3) (HR) | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| HRT HR 1 - Prvi program (HR) | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Chill (HR) | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Narodni - Ljubav je u zraku (HR) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| bravo! pop (HR) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Fitness (HR) | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| RADIO HRVATSKO ZAGORJE KRAPINA (HR) | various | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Štajerski val | local news, local radio | MP3 | |
| Radio 101 Soft Sound (HR) | rock, soft sound | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Top Radio Gold (HR) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Narodni - Ne pitaj, samo sviraj! (HR) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Kaj (HR) | pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Rogla | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nula Beatz | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| bravo! balade (HR) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Center Gen X | 80s, rock | AAC 134 kbps | |
| Club Music Radio Tambura (HR) | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Tomi | 80s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ptuj | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Maribor | general, local | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Megaton (HR) | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| REPLAY NEWS - Hrvatski Radio informacija svakih 5 minuta (HR) | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Samobor (HR) | folk, local news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Otvoreni Love (HR) | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Gold FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Laganini Zagreb (HR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Narodni - Totalno opušteno (HR) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio stubica (HR) | folklore, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Student 100.5 (HR) | alternative, indie | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Krka (HR) | various | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Top Radio Pop (HR) | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Narodni - AAAAAAA! (HR) | — | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Šmarje pri Jelšah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anin dvor | ||||
| Anina galerija | ||||
| Črna kuhinja | ||||
| Etnološka zbirka Črešnar | ||||
| Ferležev mlin | ||||
| Galerija Antuna Augustinčića | ||||
| Geological and Paleontological Private Museum Pangea | ||||
| Kozjanska domačija | ||||
| KSEVT | ||||
| Museum | ||||
| Muzej grada Pregrade Zlatko Dragutin Tudjina | ||||
| Muzej Južne železnice | ||||
| Muzej ozkotirne železnice | ||||
| Muzej Staro selo | ||||
| Partizanska bolnišnica Jesen | ||||
| Partizanska bolnišnica R-6 Javoršica | ||||
| Partizanska tehnika France Prešeren | ||||
| Pisarna Muzeja na prostem | ||||
| Rogatec Open-Air Museum | ||||
| Rojstna hiša Blaža Kocena | ||||
| Skomarska hiša | ||||
| Žiče Charterhouse |
Libraries in Šmarje pri Jelšah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gradska knjižnica Pregrada | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Josipa Vošnjaka | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Rogatec | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Šentjur | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjiznica Sevnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Splošna knjižnica Slovenske Konjice | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Šmarje pri Jelšah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tržnica Kraljevec na Sutli | |||||
| Tržnica Šentjur | |||||
| Tržnica Slovenske Konjice |
Restaurants in Šmarje pri Jelšah
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Šmarje pri Jelšah
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Šmarje pri Jelšah
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Šmarje pri Jelšah
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Šmarje pri Jelšah
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Šmarje pri Jelšah
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Šmarje pri Jelšah
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Šmarje pri Jelšah
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Šmarje pri Jelšah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prostor brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Šmarje pri Jelšah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Šmarje pri Jelšah
10 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celjska koca | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Golte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kope | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mariborsko Pohorje | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ribnica na Pohorju | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vuhred | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiberg Mureck | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koralpe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Weinebene | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Klug Lifte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Šmarje pri Jelšah
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | ZAG | Large Airport |
| Cerklje ob Krki Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport | MBX | Medium Airport |
| Buševec Velika Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Celje Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cerkvenjak-Čagona Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dobova Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gorica pri Šmartnem Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hude Ravne - Dole pri Litiji Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Imeno Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kaplja Vas ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Krapje Veržej Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Libeliče Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lučko Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marič Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Metlika Prilozje Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Murska Sobota Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Novi Lazi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Novo Mesto Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pisarovina Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pobrežje Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Prekopa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ptuj Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Radenci Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Šentvid pri Stični Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Slovenj Gradec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Slovenske Konjice Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Šoštanj Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Trebnje Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wolfsberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zabok-Gubaševo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zagorje ob Savi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zgornja Kostrivnica ULM | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Šmarje pri Jelšah
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pošta Podplat |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Šmarje pri Jelšah
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baročna Cerkev sv. Marija | |
| Cerkev sv. Janeza Krstnika | |
| Cerkev Sv. Lovrenca | |
| Cerkev Sv. Pankracij | |
| Cerkev svetega Benedikta | |
| Cerkve Sv. Miklavža | |
| Kapela sv. Florijana | |
| Sv. Rok | |
| Sveta Barbara | |
| Sveti Jernej | |
| Sveti Tomaž | |
| Vežica | |
| Župnija Šmarje pri Jelšah | |
| Župnijska cerkev sv. Marije Vnebovzete | |
| Župnijska cerkev sv. Vida |
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What is the population of Šmarje pri Jelšah?
Šmarje pri Jelšah has a population of 1,755 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 2,877 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Šmarje pri Jelšah?
Šmarje pri Jelšah 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.