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Makarska, Croatia

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12,809 Population 848/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Makarska experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²)
Population Density848/sq mi
Coordinates43.2969°N, 17.0178°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,322 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 93 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 98 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 69 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 128 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 123 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 81 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 141 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 91 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 119 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 73 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 33 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 137 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 37 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 136 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 43 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 85 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 71 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 95 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 146 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 69 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 7 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in

Makarska has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.5").

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