Podhum, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Full City Profile

5,801 Population 10/sq mi density

2,395 ft Elevation 730 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Podhum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	47.3°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,395 ft (730 m)
Area	554.1 sq mi (1,435.2 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	43.7230°N, 16.9989°W
Timezone	Europe/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 10.4"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.39"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,225 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	127 km
Apr 22, 2022	15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M5.7	120 km
Nov 27, 1990	10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia	M5.6	33 km
Mar 29, 2003	51 km W of Komiža, Croatia	M5.5	142 km
Sep 17, 1996	2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia	M5.5	116 km
Sep 9, 1996	8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia	M5.3	127 km
Apr 3, 1990	5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M5.1	46 km
Nov 27, 1990	14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia	M5.1	35 km
Mar 27, 2003	62 km W of Komiža, Croatia	M5.0	149 km
May 23, 2004	3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M5.0	51 km
Jul 31, 1990	12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.9	102 km
Feb 20, 1996	11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.9	89 km
Sep 5, 1996	2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia	M4.9	121 km
Nov 18, 2013	10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia	M4.9	13 km
Apr 24, 2022	12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.8	119 km
Jul 18, 2007	22 km S of Sali, Croatia	M4.7	147 km
Jun 7, 1992	11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.7	146 km
Mar 26, 1996	6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia	M4.7	146 km
May 22, 1994	14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia	M4.7	71 km
Aug 2, 2003	5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia	M4.7	97 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	48 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	2.9 in
March	38°F (3°C)	3.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
July	63°F (17°C)	2.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	2.6 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in
October	49°F (10°C)	4.7 in
November	42°F (5°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	4.4 in

Podhum has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 31°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.2").

View full weather details →