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Železniki, Slovenia

Municipality of Železniki · Slovenia

Železniki is a small town in Municipality of Železniki, Slovenia with a population of 3,075. Elevation: 1,463 ft (446 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

3,075 Population 1,627/sq mi density
1,463 ft Elevation 446 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
66.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Ljubljana Timezone

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About Železniki

Železniki

Železniki is a small town in Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Železniki and it is the economic centre and the largest settlement in the Selca Valley. It includes the hamlets and neighborhoods of Jesenovec, Gorenji Konec, Ovčja Vas, Trnje, Racovnik, Škovine, Na Kresu, Češnjica, Log, and Tolar.

People

Population3,075
Density1,627/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain66.6 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)
Population3,075
Population Density1,627 / sq mi
Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)
Coordinates46.2248°, 14.1721°
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana
Country🇸🇮 Slovenia
State / ProvinceMunicipality of Železniki
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation66.6 inches (1,691 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.4 inches (31 cm)

About Železniki

Železniki is a small town in Slovenia (Municipality of Železniki) with a population of 3,075. The city sits at an elevation of 1,463 feet (446 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Ljubljana.

Železniki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,463 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below Slovenia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,627/sq mi
Coordinates46.2248°N, 14.1721°W
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"
75% above Slovenia avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 12, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 40 km
Mar 22, 2020 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M5.3 143 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 42 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 70 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 109 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 67 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 138 km
Sep 3, 1990 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia M4.8 136 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 146 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 13 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 79 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 105 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 143 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 36 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 67 km
Mar 22, 2020 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M4.6 144 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 70 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 66 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 87 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 133 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 2,000 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 6.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 7.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 7.3 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 5.2 in

Železniki has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 28°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.3").

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Radio Stations near Železniki

39 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 1 entertainment, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Aktual dalmatia, ex-yu music MP3
Antenne Kärnten (AT) MP3 128 kbps
ORF Radio Kärnten (AT) orf, orf MP3 128 kbps
Val 202 adult contemporary, national music AAC 192 kbps
ORF Radio Kärnten HQ (AT) orf MP3 192 kbps
ORF Slovenski spored (AT) orf, ethnic programming MP3 128 kbps
Hit Radio Center (Ljubljana - 102.4MHz) mix, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radi Frajer narodnozabavna glasba, oberkrainer UNKNOWN
Radio Antena (105.2MHz) mix, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nula cafe, disco MP3 192 kbps
Val202 AAC 192 kbps
Popwelle Wörthersee,AutoDJ (AT) musik der 90er, oldies MP3 320 kbps
Radio 2 MP3 128 kbps
Rock Radio rock MP3 128 kbps
Best (RU) поп-музыка MP3
ORF Slovenski spored | HQ (AT) orf, ethnic programming MP3 192 kbps
Radio 1 MP3 128 kbps
Zeleni val slovenian music MP3 320 kbps
Popwelle. Das Musikradio,AutoDJ (AT) indie, oldie MP3 320 kbps
Radio Antena pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gorenc MP3 128 kbps
Moj Radio (BA) UNKNOWN 128 kbps
Radio Sora pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Himmelberg (AT) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Triglav MP3 256 kbps
radio 1 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Agora 105,5 (AT) free radio, freies radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Agora (AT) MP3 192 kbps
Radio HIT Domzale hits, pop MP3
Radio 1 - Maribor (107.9MHz) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Center 80s 80s, classic hits MP3 128 kbps
RADIO KASTAV (HR) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Študent cultural, low bandwidth MP3 96 kbps
Radio 94 MP3
RADIO 1 MP3 128 kbps
radio 1 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Terminal alternative MP3 320 kbps
Radio DUR MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Železniki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpine ski museum Elan
Ambulanta E preko 4G
Anthony's Shaft
Avsenik
Čopova rojstna hiša
Domačija pisatelja Franceta Bevka
Domačija Šturmajce
Etnološki muzej Mošnje
Finžgarjeva rojstna hiša
Groharjeva hiša v Sorici
Idrija Municipal Museum
Idrija War Museum
Jakovkna hiša
Kamšt
Koširjeva kašča
Kovaški muzej
Kurnikova hiša in Muzej kolarstva
Lectarjev muzej
Loški muzej
Mestni Muzej Idrija
Mestni Muzej Idrija, historic mine railway engines exibit
Mrakova domačija
Municipal and Beekeeping Museum
Museum of pharmacy and alchemy
Museum of Post and Telecommunications
Muzej Avsenik
Muzej Šenčur
Muzej talcev
Muzej Tomaža Godca
Muzej Žiri
Pocar Homestead
Prešernova hiša
Rojstna hiša dr. Franceta Prešerna
Šivčeva hiša (Gallery)
Slovenski planinski muzej
Spominski čebelnjak Antona Janše
Stara Sava
Tehnični muzej Završnica - HE Završnica
Tehniški oddelek muzeja v Frančiškovem jašku
Topilnica Hg
Tržiški muzej
Železniki Museum

Libraries in Železniki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Knjižnica Antona Tomaža Linharta0.0
Knjižnica Cerkno0.0
Knjižnica Ivana Tavčarja0.0
Knjižnica Ivana Tavčarja - mladinski oddelek0.0
Knjižnica Ivana Tavčarja Škofja Loka, enota Žiri0.0
Knjižnica Medvode0.0
Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Brezovica0.0
Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Brezovica0.0
Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Dobrova0.0
Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Dobrova0.0
Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Horjul0.0
Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Notranje Gorice0.0
Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Polhov Gradec0.0
Knjižnica Prežihov Voranc - Šentjošt0.0
Knjižnica Spodnja Idrija0.0
Knjižnica Toneta Pretnarja0.0
Krajevna knjižnica Naklo0.0
Mestna knjižnica Idrija0.0
Mestna knjižnica Kranj0.0
Osrednja knižnica Kranj, enota Šenčur0.0
Osrednja knjižnica Kranj, enota Stražišče0.0

Farmers Markets in Železniki

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bohinjska tržnica
Medvoška tržnica
Tržnica Bled
Tržnica Jesenice

Restaurants in Železniki

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brunarica
Gostilna pri Slavcu
Gostilna Trnje
Okrepčevalnica Smučišče Rudno
Stari Vrh

Monuments in Železniki

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plavž
Plnada
Spomenik dražgoške bitke

Gas Stations in Železniki

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrol - Železniki

Breweries in Železniki

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Craft Pivovarna Advocatus
Lintvern
Pivovarna Racon d.o.o. - Crazy Duck Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Železniki

22 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Planica 0.0 $0
Heidialm 0.0 $0
Hochrindl 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim 0.0 $0
Simonhöhe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Petzen 0.0 $0
Kinderalm Valbruna 0.0 $0
Tarvisio 0.0 $0
Macesnovc Rateče 0.0 $0
Rudnik Tršće 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bodental 0.0 $0
Kranjska Gora 0.0 $0
Mojstrana 0.0 $0
Sella Nevea - Kanin 0.0 $0
Velika planina 0.0 $0
Krvavec 0.0 $0
Vogel 0.0 $0
Soriška planina 0.0 $0
Stari Vrh 0.0 $0
Smučarski center Cerkno 0.0 $0

Airports Near Železniki

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Klagenfurt AirportKLULarge Airport
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik AirportLJULarge Airport
Trieste AirportTRSLarge Airport
Agriturismo Turus AirfieldSmall Airport
Ajdovščina AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali Friuli AirfieldSmall Airport
Andoljšek - Ribnica Ultralight FieldSmall Airport
Azienda Agricola Balduit Giuliano AirfieldSmall Airport
Bovec AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerknica-Marof AirfieldSmall Airport
Črnotiče AirfieldSmall Airport
Divača AirfieldSmall Airport
Dol pri Ljubljani Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Feldkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferlach-Glainach AirfieldSmall Airport
Friesach/Hirt AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorizia Duca d'Aosta AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamnik - Dulnica AirfieldSmall Airport
Lesce AirfieldSmall Airport
Nötsch im Gailtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Novi Lazi AirstripSmall Airport
Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Pobrežje AirfieldSmall Airport
Podpeč AirfieldSmall Airport
Postojna AirfieldSmall Airport
Prosecco AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Donat / Mairist AirfieldSmall Airport
Šentvid pri Stični AirfieldSmall Airport
Sostro Private AirstripSmall Airport
Wolfsberg AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Železniki

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pošta 4228 Železniki

Churches & Religious Organizations in Železniki

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cerkev Marije Device Lavretanske
Cerkev Marije Pomočnice
Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja
Cerkev sv. Frančiška Ksaverija
Sv. Anton Puščavnik
Sv. Križ
Sv. Lucija
Sveti Brikcij

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Elevation
516 m (1,693 ft)

🇸🇮 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 Železniki

What is the population of Železniki?

Železniki has a population of 3,075 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 1,627 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Železniki?

Železniki has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.6 inches, with 12.4 inches of snow.

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