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Čapljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Full City Profile

7,923 Population 72/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Čapljina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area110.6 sq mi (286.3 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates43.1214°N, 17.6844°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,058 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 41 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 41 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 118 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 31 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 84 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 42 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 68 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 120 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 41 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 37 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 90 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 35 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 15 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 38 km
Oct 30, 1992 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro M4.7 135 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 48 km
Feb 13, 1994 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro M4.7 112 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 47 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 12 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.7 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m — 121 km
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Čapljina has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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