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Weather & Climate in Vitanje, Slovenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vitanje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°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 72.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 87.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 22.9 sq mi (59.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3834°N, 15.2972°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
989 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 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 128 km | 8 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 92 km | 15 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 118 km | 27 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 93 km | 30 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 68 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 99 km | 22 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 11 km NW of Brinje, Croatia | M4.4 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia | M4.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2005 | 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
Vitanje has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.1").