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Weather & Climate in Gornja Bistra, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gornja Bistra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 277 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 45.8 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9167°N, 15.9000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
754 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 67 km | 15 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 148 km | 24 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 52 km | 30 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 134 km | 27 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 2 km | 20 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 145 km | 22 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Baška, Croatia | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 83 km | 2 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 11 km NW of Brinje, Croatia | M4.4 | 116 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Gornja Bistra has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.1").