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Posušje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of B&H · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posušje is a small city in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 6,267. Elevation: 2,188 ft (667 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,267 Population 35/sq mi density
2,188 ft Elevation 667 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
37.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Posušje

Posušje

Posušje is a town and municipality in the West Herzegovina Canton of Bosnia and Herzegovina, near border with Croatia.

People

Population6,267
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Population6,267
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Coordinates43.4728°, 17.3262°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceFederation of B&H
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation37.1 inches (943 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Posušje

Posušje is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of B&H) with a population of 6,267. The city sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet (667 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Posušje experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Area178.0 sq mi (461.1 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates43.4728°N, 17.3262°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 89 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 82 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 70 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 79 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 125 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 90 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 116 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 72 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 8 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 12 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 64 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 44 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 83 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 115 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 81 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 126 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 81 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 46 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 59 km
Apr 29, 2003 44 km SW of Rogoznica, Croatia M4.6 144 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 27 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 Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in

Posušje has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Posušje

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola Ante Brune Bušića - - - -
Osnovna škola Dinko Galić - - - -
Područna škola Sutina - - - -
Srednja škola fra Grge Martića - - - -
OŠ Ivana Mažuranića - - - -
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Radio Stations near Posušje

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Thompson 24/7 - Radio NU (HR) hard rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
RADIO VITEZ classical MP3 128 kbps
Radiopostaja Mir - Međugorje catholic, christian MP3 192 kbps
Radio Čapljina various MP3 96 kbps
Radio Grude misc MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ljubuški - MP3 96 kbps
Radio Mango - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Posušje

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Franjevački muzej ''Fra Jozo Križić''
Zavičajni muzej Imotski

Libraries in Posušje

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Franjevačka knjižnica0.0
Gradska knjižnica0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Posušje

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
BTG
Tržnica Tomislavgrad
Višić

Restaurants in Posušje

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lovački dvor

Cafes in Posušje

14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Artist
Caffe Bagrem
Caffe bar Vican
Caffee bar Centrum
Dravel
ELIT caffe bar
ELIT caffe bar
Globus
JOOP
Marko Polo
PA I KI caffe
Tropikana
VIVA caffe lounge bar
Winners

Monuments in Posušje

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spomenik žrtvama 2. sv. rata, poslije rata i Domovinskog rata

Clinics in Posušje

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dom zdravlja Posušje
Dom zdravlja Rakitno

Veterinaries in Posušje

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinarska stanica Posušje
Veterinarska stanica Rakitno

Gas Stations in Posušje

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BA #4242402248
DragojaBenz
Dravel
F1
INA
MIS Benz
Verdić Benz
Verdić Commerce
Vican benz

Banks in Posušje

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Addiko Bank
UniCredit Bank

Golf Courses in Posušje

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf klub Posušje

Stadiums & Teams in Posušje

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Posušje

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski centar Rostovo 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Posušje

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mostar International AirportOMOLarge Airport
Brač AirportBWKMedium Airport
Hvar Airfield-Small Airport
Kreševo Airstrip-Small Airport
Livno Brda Bosni Airfield-Small Airport
Sinj Piket Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Posušje

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
88240 Posušje
Pošta Rakitno

Churches & Religious Organizations in Posušje

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crkva Bezgrješnog začeća bl. Djevice Marije
Crkva Kraljice mira

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation
764 m (2,507 ft)
Area
461.1 km² (178.0 mi²)
Postal Code
88240
Website
opcina-posusje.ba/

🇧🇦 About Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capital Sarajevo
Population 3,323,929
Area 51,129 km²
GDP (USD) $27,592,361,498
GDP per capita $8,663
HDI 0.779
Life expectancy 77.9 years
Internet users 83.4%
Urban population 51.6%
Currency BAM (Marka)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Calling code +387
TLD .ba
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 2 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 6 Christmas Eve (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce)
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić (za pravoslavce)
Mar 1 Independence day Dan nezavisnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Apr 10 Good Friday Veliki petak
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Vaskrs (Uskrs)
Apr 13 Easter Monday Vaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak
May 1 May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada
May 2 May Day / International Workers' Day Praznik rada
May 9 Victory Day over fascism Dan pobjede nad fašizmom
Nov 21 Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiH
Nov 25 Statehood Day Dan državnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Dec 24 Christmas Eve (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike)
Dec 25 Christmas Day (Roman Catholic) Božić (za rimokatolike)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Posušje

What is the population of Posušje?

Posušje has a population of 6,267 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 178.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Posušje?

Posušje has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches.

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