Sinj, Croatia

Full City Profile

23,452 Population 314/sq mi density
1,056 ft Elevation 322 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Sinj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Area74.7 sq mi (193.4 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates43.7036°N, 16.6394°E
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,253 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 M6.0 145 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 143 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 17 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 148 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 133 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 116 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 144 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 68 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 21 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 122 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 73 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 121 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 18 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 101 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 138 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 142 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 131 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 115 km
Mar 26, 1996 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia M4.7 123 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 124 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 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in

Sinj has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.8").

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