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Weather & Climate in Gorenja Vas, Slovenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gorenja Vas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1074°N, 14.1477°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 12, 1998 | 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 44 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 55 km | 27 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 8 km | 22 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Baška, Croatia | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 132 km | 7 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 7.0 in |
Gorenja Vas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and February the driest (4.2").