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Zgornja Velka, Slovenia

Municipality of Šentilj · Slovenia

Zgornja Velka is a small town in Municipality of Šentilj, Slovenia with a population of 821. Elevation: 1,224 ft (373 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

821 Population 267/sq mi density
1,224 ft Elevation 373 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
45.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Ljubljana Timezone

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About Zgornja Velka

Zgornja Velka

Zgornja Velka is a dispersed settlement in the Slovene Hills southeast of Sladki Vrh in the Municipality of Šentilj in northeastern Slovenia.

People

Population821
Density267/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Population821
Population Density267 / sq mi
Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Coordinates46.6753°, 15.7692°
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana
Country🇸🇮 Slovenia
State / ProvinceMunicipality of Šentilj
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.9 inches (1,165 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.7 inches (37 cm)

About Zgornja Velka

Zgornja Velka is a small town in Slovenia (Municipality of Šentilj) with a population of 821. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Ljubljana.

Zgornja Velka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 263 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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,224 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below Slovenia avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density267/sq mi
Coordinates46.6753°N, 15.7692°W
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above Slovenia avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

637 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 25, 2025.

Mar 22, 2020 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M5.3 87 km
May 29, 1993 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia M5.1 131 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 123 km
Jun 1, 1993 Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region M4.9 78 km
Sep 3, 1990 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia M4.8 85 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 122 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 145 km
Jan 6, 2021 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia M4.7 143 km
Aug 16, 2021 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia M4.6 138 km
Mar 22, 2020 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia M4.6 87 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 120 km
Jan 9, 1996 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria M4.5 150 km
Mar 7, 2019 3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary M4.5 126 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 88 km
Mar 13, 2014 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia M4.4 125 km
Jan 15, 2021 8 km ESE of Lasinja, Croatia M4.4 131 km
Feb 25, 2025 0 km WSW of Sisak, Croatia M4.4 143 km
Jan 4, 2021 3 km SW of Petrinja, Croatia M4.4 145 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 109 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Zgornja Velka has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Zgornja Velka

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna šola Sladki Vrh - podružnica Velka
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Radio Stations near Zgornja Velka

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Steiermark (AT) MP3 128 kbps
Austrian Rock Radio (AT) rock MP3 128 kbps
ORF Radio Steiermark (AT) orf MP3 128 kbps
ORF Radio Steiermark | HQ (AT) orf MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Steiermark (werbefrei) (AT) AAC 1828 kbps
Radio Flamingo (AT) schlager AAC 64 kbps
Prolaznik Evergreen Lepoglava (HR) classic hits 60s 70a 80s, oldies AAC+ 64 kbps
Toti Radio football, news MP3
Radio Prlek MP3
Radio Nula Organic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Center Gen X 80s, rock AAC 134 kbps
Styrialounge (AT) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nula Beatz MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rogla pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Štajerski val local news, local radio MP3
Radio Maribor general, local AAC 192 kbps
Radio Tomi 80s, classic hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Megaton (HR) MP3 320 kbps
Radio Ptuj MP3 128 kbps
Radio Helsinki (AT) MP3

Museums in Zgornja Velka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Curmuseum Bad Gleichenberg
Fotografski muzej Maribor
Freilicht Museum Trautmannsdorf in Oststeiermark
Handwerkerdörfl
Kiosk K67
Kulturhof-Johannes-Aquila
Laden-Museum
Maribor Synagogue
Mariborski rovi - cona Tezno
Museum Flavia Solva
Museum nostaligisches Landleben
Museum Villa Retznei
Muzej Alfi Nipič
Muzej narodne osvoboditve Maribor
Muzej Špital
Oldtimer & Bauernkram
Ottersbachmühle
Puhov muzej
Puhov Muzej
Radijski muzej Radio City
Regional museum
Römermuseum
Stadtmuseum Bad Radkersburg (ehemals Zeughaus)
Štupičeva vila
Tempelmuseum Frauenberg
Trafika - museum for one
Vinogradniški muzej Kebl
Vinogradniški muzej Stara preša
Vojaški muzej Slovenske Vojske
Wein Museum
Weinbaumuseum

Libraries in Zgornja Velka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek + Ludothek der Stadt Leibnitz0.0
Bibliothek Lichendorf0.0
BIM - Bücherreich im Mesnerhaus Straden0.0
Bücherei Bad Radkersburg0.0
Kjiznica Lenart0.0
Knjižnica Hoče0.0
Knjižnica Kamnica0.0
Knjižnica Pekre0.0
Knjižnica Studenci0.0
Knjižnica Tabor0.0
Knjižnica Tezno0.0
Knjižnica Vitomarci0.0
Library Pobrežje0.0
Mariborska knjižnica0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Frannach0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Teološka knjižnica Maribor0.0
University of Maribor Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Zgornja Velka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abendmark Leibnitz
Bauernmarkt
Bauernmarkt Gamlitz
Bauernmarkt Leibnitz
Bolšji - Kramarski sejem
Lenarški Bolšji Sejem
Mala tržnica - Kidričev trg
Mariborska tržnica
Pomurski sejem
Südsteiermark Leibnitz
Tržnica Miklavž

Restaurants in Zgornja Velka

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gostilna Vrtnica
Ribiški Dom
Snežinka

Cafes in Zgornja Velka

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar X

Monuments in Zgornja Velka

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lokavec, trig. točka I. reda

Castles in Zgornja Velka

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cmurek Castle
Dvorec Novi Kinek
Kaprolov Grad

Bus Stations in Zgornja Velka

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SI #6869000928
SI #6869017957

Breweries in Zgornja Velka

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
BEVOG Brauhaus
Krenac Edelbrennerei

Stadiums & Teams in Zgornja Velka

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Zgornja Velka

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Celjska koca 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
Modriach-Winkel Hoislifte 0.0 $0
Thaler Loipe 0.0 $0
Teichalm Lifte 0.0 $0

Airports Near Zgornja Velka

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Graz AirportGRZLarge Airport
Maribor Edvard Rusjan AirportMBXMedium Airport
Čakovec Pribislavec AirfieldSmall Airport
Celje AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerkvenjak-Čagona AirfieldSmall Airport
Fürstenfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorica pri Šmartnem AirstripSmall Airport
Hude Ravne - Dole pri Litiji AirfieldSmall Airport
Imeno FieldSmall Airport
Kaplja Vas ULMSmall Airport
Krapje Veržej AirfieldSmall Airport
Marič AirfieldSmall Airport
Mostje Lendava AirfieldSmall Airport
Murska Sobota AirfieldSmall Airport
Nedelišće AirstripSmall Airport
Pinkafeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Ptuj AirfieldSmall Airport
Punitz-Güssing AirfieldSmall Airport
Radenci AirfieldSmall Airport
Slovenj Gradec AirfieldSmall Airport
Slovenske Konjice AirfieldSmall Airport
Šoštanj AirfieldSmall Airport
Varaždin AirfieldSmall Airport
Weiz-Unterfladnitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Zabok-Gubaševo AirfieldSmall Airport
Zgornja Kostrivnica ULMSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zgornja Velka

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pošta

Treatment Centers in Zgornja Velka

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
REHA Leibnitz
REHA Radkersburg Klinik Maria Theresia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zgornja Velka

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mulčeva kapela
Vežica

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Ljubljana
Elevation
402 m (1,319 ft)
Area
8.0 km² (3.1 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 Zgornja Velka

What is the population of Zgornja Velka?

Zgornja Velka has a population of 821 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 267 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zgornja Velka?

Zgornja Velka has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.

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