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Jelsa, Croatia

Full City Profile

1,753 Population 605/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Jelsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density605/sq mi
Coordinates43.1614°N, 16.6931°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,263 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 M6.0 109 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 121 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 77 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 95 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 97 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 100 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 105 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 134 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 63 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 110 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 67 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 92 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 101 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 58 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 119 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 118 km
Feb 1, 1990 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy M4.7 141 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 83 km
Jul 18, 2007 22 km S of Sali, Croatia M4.7 139 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 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Jelsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.0").

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