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Weather & Climate in Vrhnika, Slovenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vrhnika experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9635°N, 14.2948°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,164 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 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 63 km | 8 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 84 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 38 km | 27 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Baška, Croatia | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 27 km | 22 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 37 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
Vrhnika has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (3.8").