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Šoštanj, Slovenia
Municipality of Šoštanj · Slovenia
Šoštanj is a small town in Municipality of Šoštanj, Slovenia with a population of 2,880. Elevation: 1,184 ft (361 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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About Šoštanj
Šoštanj is a town in northern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Šoštanj. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The entire municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,880 |
| Population Density | 2,014 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3800°, 15.0486° |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
| Country | 🇸🇮 Slovenia |
| State / Province | Municipality of Šoštanj |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.0 inches (1,396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 51.2 inches (130 cm) |
About Šoštanj
Šoštanj is a small town in Slovenia (Municipality of Šoštanj) with a population of 2,880. The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet (361 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below Slovenia avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,014/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3800°N, 15.0486°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Šoštanj has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.1").
Schools in Šoštanj
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OŠ Šoštanj | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Šoštanj
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Terminal | alternative | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Šoštanj
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. DRITL | ||||
| Domačija pri Knežari - etnološka zbirka | ||||
| Gasilski muzej | ||||
| Gasilski muzej | ||||
| Gozdni muzej | ||||
| Grilova domačija | ||||
| Historisches Museum Bleiburg | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Povhov mlin | ||||
| Rudarski muzej | ||||
| Schwentnerjeva hiša | ||||
| Stara železarna | ||||
| Tehnopark Celje | ||||
| The Herc Mill and Sawmill | ||||
| Velenje Castle | ||||
| Werner Berg Museum | ||||
| Zasavski muzej Trbovlje |
Libraries in Šoštanj
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knjižnica | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Antona Sovreta | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Celje | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Dravograd | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Ksaverja Meška, podružnica Pameče–Troblje | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Ljubno | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Rečica ob Savinji | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Toneta Seliškarja | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Velenje | 0.0 | |||||
| Koroška osrednja knjižnica dr. Franca Sušnika | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Radlje ob Dravi | 0.0 | |||||
| Medobčinska splošna knjižnica Žalec | 0.0 | |||||
| Občinska knjižnica Braslovče | 0.0 | |||||
| Občinska knjižnica Polzela | 0.0 | |||||
| Občinska knjižnica Vransko | 0.0 | |||||
| Osrednja knjižnica Mozirje | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Šoštanj
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kea | |||||
| Kea | |||||
| Mestna tržnica Ravne | |||||
| Ribja tržnica | |||||
| Supermarkert JAGER | |||||
| Trgovina Zeleno Zlato | |||||
| Tržnica Trbovlje |
Restaurants in Šoštanj
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Šoštanj
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Šoštanj
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Šoštanj
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Šoštanj
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Šoštanj
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Šoštanj
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skubeer pivovarna |
Stadiums & Teams in Šoštanj
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Šoštanj
17 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vuhred | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Salzstiegl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Thaler Loipe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schilift Obdach | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Klippitztörl | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Modriach-Winkel Hoislifte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Klug Lifte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Weinebene | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Koralpe | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Celjska koca | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ribnica na Pohorju | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skigebiet Petzen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mariborsko Pohorje | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kope | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Golte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Velika planina | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Krvavec | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Šoštanj
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Graz Airport | GRZ | Large Airport |
| Klagenfurt Airport | KLU | Large Airport |
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJU | Large Airport |
| Cerklje ob Krki Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport | MBX | Medium Airport |
| Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight Field | — | Small Airport |
| Celje Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cerknica-Marof Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dobova Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ferlach-Glainach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Friesach/Hirt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gorica pri Šmartnem Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hude Ravne - Dole pri Litiji Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Imeno Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kamnik - Dulnica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kaplja Vas ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Libeliče Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mayerhofen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Novo Mesto Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pobrežje Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Podpeč Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Prekopa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Donat / Mairist Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Šentvid pri Stični Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Slovenj Gradec Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Slovenske Konjice Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Šoštanj Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sostro Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Trebnje Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wolfsberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zagorje ob Savi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zgornja Kostrivnica ULM | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Šoštanj
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sv. Mohor in Fortunat | |
| Župnijska cerkev sv. Mihaela |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Slovenia
21 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Šoštanj?
Šoštanj has a population of 2,880 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 2,014 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Šoštanj?
Šoštanj 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.