Hvar, Croatia

Full City Profile

3,979 Population 371/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Hvar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density371/sq mi
Coordinates43.1725°N, 16.4428°E
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 1, 2025.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 128 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 141 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 77 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 80 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 87 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 117 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 125 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 82 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 81 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 90 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 85 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 112 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 120 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 65 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 139 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 98 km
Feb 1, 1990 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy M4.7 129 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 54 km
Jul 18, 2007 22 km S of Sali, Croatia M4.7 120 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 92 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 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in

Hvar has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.0").

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