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Weather & Climate in Gornji Desinec, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gornji Desinec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 87.4 sq mi (226.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6930°N, 15.6916°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
776 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 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 40 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 114 km | 27 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 80 km | 30 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 28 km | 20 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Baška, Croatia | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia | M4.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 3 km SW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 11 km NW of Brinje, Croatia | M4.4 | 87 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Gornji Desinec has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").