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Weather & Climate in Rateče, Slovenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rateče has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,898 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,898 ft (1,188 m) |
| Area | 17.3 sq mi (44.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4682°N, 13.7144°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,026 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 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 20 km | 8 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 102 km | 27 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 45 km | 22 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 119 km | 2 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 45 km | 6 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia | M4.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2005 | 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 26 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 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.3 in |
Rateče has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 23°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (3.4").