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Weather & Climate in Zgornja Besnica, Slovenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zgornja Besnica has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 133.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,529 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.0°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2667°N, 14.2833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,148 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 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 50 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 106 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 72 km | 27 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Baška, Croatia | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 23 km | 22 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 70 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.2 in |
Zgornja Besnica has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 24°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.3").