Zagreb Geography throws light into the topographical features and the climactic condition of the Croatian capital city. Zagreb lies beside the Sava River and on the Medvednica Mountain slopes. Zagreb is located in the south-western front of the Carpathian Basin of Central Europe. The favorable geographic location has enabled Zagreb to become one of the most important scientific, cultural and economic hubs of the Republic of Croatia.
The specific location of Zagreb in Croatia has a great influence in the climactic condition of the city. Zagreb is characterized with continental climate. Mainly it has four seasons. Summers are usually hot and dry in nature, whereas, winter seasons are cold. In winter, the
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average temperature of Zagreb remains 34°F. However, in the summer seasons, the average temperature goes up to 68°F.
Usually in May, the weather gets quite warm and the temperature often crosses 86°F. During winter, the residents of Zagreb face snowfall, whereas, in autumn, (December to March) fog and rain are the common features.
Placed at an altitude of 1032 meters above the sea level, Sljeme is the highest point of Zagreb. Sljeme offers the tourists with a unique scope to enjoy the adventurous sporting event of skiing during winter season.
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