Dolný Hričov

Dolný Hričov
Train station
Train station
Flag of Dolný Hričov
Dolný Hričov is located in Žilina Region
Dolný Hričov
Dolný Hričov
Location of Dolný Hričov in the Žilina Region
Dolný Hričov is located in Slovakia
Dolný Hričov
Dolný Hričov
Location of Dolný Hričov in Slovakia
Coordinates: 49°14′N 18°38′E / 49.23°N 18.63°E / 49.23; 18.63
Country Slovakia
Region Žilina Region
DistrictŽilina District
First mentioned1208
Area
 • Total
12.45 km2 (4.81 sq mi)
Elevation356 m (1,168 ft)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
1,670
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
134 1[2]
Area code+421 41[2]
Car plateZA
Websitewww.dolnyhricov.sk

Dolný Hričov (Hungarian: Alsóricsó) is a village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1208.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 316 metres and covers an area of 12.451 km2. It has a population of about 2251 people (in 2012).

Climate

Climate data for Dolný Hričov (1991−2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 14.7
(58.5)
16.2
(61.2)
22.7
(72.9)
29.0
(84.2)
31.0
(87.8)
34.0
(93.2)
36.3
(97.3)
37.4
(99.3)
33.2
(91.8)
27.5
(81.5)
22.4
(72.3)
14.9
(58.8)
37.4
(99.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 1.4
(34.5)
4.2
(39.6)
9.1
(48.4)
15.9
(60.6)
20.4
(68.7)
23.9
(75.0)
25.8
(78.4)
25.9
(78.6)
20.2
(68.4)
14.6
(58.3)
8.2
(46.8)
2.3
(36.1)
14.3
(57.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) −2.0
(28.4)
−0.5
(31.1)
3.3
(37.9)
9.1
(48.4)
13.8
(56.8)
17.4
(63.3)
18.9
(66.0)
18.4
(65.1)
13.5
(56.3)
8.7
(47.7)
4.3
(39.7)
−0.6
(30.9)
8.7
(47.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −5.0
(23.0)
−4.3
(24.3)
−1.3
(29.7)
3.0
(37.4)
7.7
(45.9)
11.3
(52.3)
13.0
(55.4)
12.6
(54.7)
8.7
(47.7)
4.6
(40.3)
1.0
(33.8)
−3.5
(25.7)
4.0
(39.2)
Record low °C (°F) −24.6
(−12.3)
−22.5
(−8.5)
−19.7
(−3.5)
−8.6
(16.5)
−2.9
(26.8)
2.9
(37.2)
3.5
(38.3)
5.4
(41.7)
0.1
(32.2)
−8.4
(16.9)
−16.0
(3.2)
−22.4
(−8.3)
−24.6
(−12.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 46.9
(1.85)
40.1
(1.58)
45.5
(1.79)
46.5
(1.83)
74.3
(2.93)
83.9
(3.30)
93.7
(3.69)
77.9
(3.07)
68.9
(2.71)
62.8
(2.47)
51.0
(2.01)
48.3
(1.90)
739.7
(29.12)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 9.9 8.0 8.4 7.5 10.3 10.4 11.0 8.8 8.6 8.8 8.5 9.7 109.6
Average snowy days 14.9 12.1 8.4 2.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.9 5.6 12.2 56.8
Average relative humidity (%) 84.6 79.8 74.0 66.7 69.4 71.0 71.6 73.4 78.4 81.4 83.8 85.5 76.6
Mean monthly sunshine hours 48.8 72.6 125.5 179.0 212.1 228.5 243.8 235.7 154.1 106.7 52.9 40.5 1,700.2
Source: NOAA[4]

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1690-1952 (parish A)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  4. ^ "Dolny Hricov Climate Normals 1991–2020". World Meteorological Organization Climatological Standard Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.