Climate

The area of Dolny Kubin, and its surroundings, is famous for its cold and humid climate. It is actually the coldest region in Slovakia. The climatic conditions are mainly influenced by the position of this region.

Dolny Kubin is situated at the northwestern edge of the Western Carpathian mountain range, and so it is effected by the humid air-streams, which flow from that direction.

On average, the warmest month of the year is July, with a temperature of 23,1°C, and the coldest month is January, with a temperature of - 9,2°C.

The average yearly rain fall is between 800 and 1200 mm. In the area of Dolny Kubin the most rain falls in July and the least in February. However, ski lovers can enjoy the skiing for quite a long time in the Orava region. The snow lies for an average of 130 days, and in the higher altitudes even 160-180 days.

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