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Gacko, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Full City Profile

3,417 Population 12/sq mi density
3,182 ft Elevation 970 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Gacko has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,182 ft (970 m)
Area284.1 sq mi (735.9 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates43.1672°N, 18.5353°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,148 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 63 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 31 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 67 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 27 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 69 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 135 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 68 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 125 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 122 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 97 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 149 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 92 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 61 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 147 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 68 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 114 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 34 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 98 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 103 km
Oct 30, 1992 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro M4.7 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 MONTENEGRO Earthquake 3.0 m 131 131 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 88 km
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.6 in

Gacko has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.7").

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