Ploče, Croatia

Full City Profile

8,220 Population 1,231/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Ploče enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
Population Density1,231/sq mi
Coordinates43.0561°N, 17.4328°E
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,097 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 50 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 61 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 110 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 38 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 132 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 103 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 48 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 76 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 113 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 39 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 31 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 82 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 42 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 58 km
Feb 13, 1994 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro M4.7 130 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 22 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 141 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 35 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 27 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 - 133 km
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Ploče has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.5").

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