Benkovac, Croatia

Full City Profile

9,680 Population 6,585/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Benkovac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density6,585/sq mi
Coordinates44.0344°N, 15.6128°E
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

785 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 11, 2025.

Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 84 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 104 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 84 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 101 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 108 km
Feb 5, 2007 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia M4.9 131 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 140 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 107 km
Feb 16, 2023 3 km W of Baška, Croatia M4.7 126 km
Apr 6, 2021 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia M4.7 141 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 38 km
Jul 18, 2007 22 km S of Sali, Croatia M4.7 48 km
Dec 13, 1995 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 142 km
Jun 17, 2011 14 km WNW of Hrvace, Croatia M4.6 72 km
Feb 3, 2018 5 km W of Brela, Croatia M4.6 125 km
Apr 3, 2003 Adriatic Sea M4.6 99 km
Jan 17, 2003 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia M4.6 130 km
Apr 29, 2003 44 km SW of Rogoznica, Croatia M4.6 87 km
Feb 11, 2025 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia M4.6 34 km
Jun 21, 2009 1 km WNW of Gorica, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in

Benkovac has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.4").

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