Breza, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Full City Profile

14,564 Population 487/sq mi density

1,631 ft Elevation 497 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Breza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 74.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	48.8°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,631 ft (497 m)
Area	29.9 sq mi (77.4 km²)
Population Density	487/sq mi
Coordinates	44.0186°N, 18.2606°W
Timezone	Europe/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"

21% above US avg

Snowfall 74.9"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.40"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,000 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 1, 2025.

Sep 5, 1996	9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia	M6.0	138 km
Apr 22, 2022	15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M5.7	105 km
Nov 27, 1990	10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia	M5.6	132 km
Sep 17, 1996	2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia	M5.5	133 km
Sep 29, 1998	12 km W of Ljig, Serbia	M5.5	147 km
Mar 14, 2024	22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M5.4	123 km
Apr 30, 1999	14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia	M5.4	146 km
Sep 9, 1996	8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia	M5.3	142 km
Nov 27, 1990	14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia	M5.1	130 km
Apr 3, 1990	5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M5.1	97 km
May 23, 2004	3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M5.0	94 km
Nov 18, 2013	10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia	M4.9	119 km
Sep 5, 1996	2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia	M4.9	137 km
Jul 31, 1990	12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.9	117 km
Feb 20, 1996	11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.9	98 km
Apr 29, 1991	6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.8	66 km
Mar 23, 2004	12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia	M4.8	143 km
Apr 24, 2022	12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.8	108 km
Mar 22, 2006	23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia	M4.8	149 km
Aug 30, 2019	6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.8	72 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	123 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	2.7 in	Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.7 in
March	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.3 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in
June	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
July	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	65°F (19°C)	3.0 in
September	59°F (15°C)	3.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
November	40°F (4°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
December	32°F (0°C)	3.7 in	Coldest

Breza has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.7").

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