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Velenje, Slovenia
Urban Municipality of Velenje · Slovenia
Velenje is a small city in Urban Municipality of Velenje, Slovenia with a population of 24,327. Elevation: 1,404 ft (428 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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About Velenje
Velenje is the sixth-largest city of Slovenia, and the seat of the Municipality of Velenje. Velenje was owned by the Habsburgs for several centuries, which is reflected in the exceptionally rich legacy of castles and manors. The city is located in the traditional Slovenian region of Styria, among the rolling green hills of the Šalek Valley, with the Kamnik–Savinja Alps to the west and the Pohorje Mountains to the east. The city of Velenje was officially opened on September 20, 1959, according to a unified construction plan. Velenje is marked by mining with the Velenje Coal Mine, popular due to its longwall mining method, opened in 1875 and still operating, where over 260 million tons of coal have been mined. The old part of the Coal Mine is home to the Slovenian Coal Mining Museum.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,327 |
| Population Density | 5,006 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3572°, 15.1128° |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
| Country | 🇸🇮 Slovenia |
| State / Province | Urban Municipality of Velenje |
| 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 Velenje
Velenje is a small city in Slovenia (Urban Municipality of Velenje) with a population of 24,327. The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet (428 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.
Climate in Velenje
Velenje has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (20°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1179 mm.
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 | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,006/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3572°N, 15.1128°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 |
Velenje 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").
Colleges & Universities in Velenje
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Višja strokovna šola Ravne | College | — | — |
Schools in Velenje
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osnovna šola Gustava Šiliha | — | — | — | — |
| Gimnazija Velenje | — | — | — | — |
| Gaudeamus | — | — | — | — |
| Šola za strojništvo, geotehniko in okolje | — | — | — | — |
| Center za vzgojo, izobraževanje in usposabljanje Velenje | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna šola Livada Velenje | — | — | — | — |
| OŠ Mihe Pintarja Toleda | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna šola Šalek | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna šola Antona Aškerca | — | — | — | — |
| Osnovna šola Gorica, Velenje | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Velenje
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zagorski radio (HR) | folk, news | AAC+ 64 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 Terminal | alternative | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Velenje
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. DRITL | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Pečovnik - hiša Alme M. Kerlin | ||||
| Pokrajinski muzej Celje | ||||
| Povhov mlin | ||||
| Schwentnerjeva hiša | ||||
| Skomarska hiša | ||||
| Stara železarna | ||||
| Tehnopark Celje | ||||
| The Herc Mill and Sawmill | ||||
| Urbančeva lovska koča | ||||
| Velenje Castle | ||||
| Zasavski muzej Trbovlje |
Libraries in Velenje
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knjižnica Antona Sovreta | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Celje | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Dravograd | 0.0 | |||||
| Knjižnica Ksaverja Meška, podružnica Pameče–Troblje | 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 | |||||
| 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 Velenje
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kea | |||||
| Mestna tržnica Ravne | |||||
| Supermarkert JAGER | |||||
| Trgovina Zeleno Zlato | |||||
| Tržnica Trbovlje |
Hotels in Velenje
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Velenje
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Velenje
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Velenje
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Velenje
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Velenje
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Velenje
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Velenje
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Velenje
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Velenje
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Velenje
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Velenje
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Velenje
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Velenje
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skubeer pivovarna |
Stadiums & Teams in Velenje
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Velenje
15 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 | — | — | — |
| Skiberg Mureck | 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 Velenje
34 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Graz Airport | GRZ | 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 |
| 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 |
| Lučko Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mayerhofen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Novo Mesto Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pisarovina 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 |
| Zabok-Gubaševo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zagorje ob Savi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zgornja Kostrivnica ULM | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Velenje
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pošta Slovenije | |
| Pošta Velenje |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Velenje
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| cerkev sv. Martina | |
| Sv. Andrej | |
| Sveti Ilija | |
| Sveti Miklavž | |
| the church of St. Mary |
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What is the population of Velenje?
Velenje has a population of 24,327 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 5,006 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Velenje?
Velenje 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.