Climate
Climate
The elementary climate characteristic of Gorski kotar as a whole is that areas above 1200 meters above sea-level are situated in the sub arctic climate belt, featuring snows and forests. The lower areas are characterized by moderate-warm climate, featuring rain.
Winds have a strong influence here, especially north-eastern and southern winds that are known to be extremely fierce, especially in the highlands.
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January is the coldest month.
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July is the warmest month.
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The most cloudly moth is September.
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The most fog is in November and December.
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The most clear days are in August.
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The most rainfalls are in July and August.
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The minimal rainfalls are in January.
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The most snow is in January and February.
Average temperature:
- January: -1,2°C
- July: 16,8°C
Average rainfall - anual:
- Mountains- 2486 mm
- National Park Risnjak - 3579 mm