Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Full City Profile

8,842 Population 31/sq mi density

2,874 ft Elevation 876 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Sokolac has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	44.9°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,874 ft (876 m)
Area	281.5 sq mi (729.0 km²)
Population Density	31/sq mi
Coordinates	43.9382°N, 18.8008°W
Timezone	Europe/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 9.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

923 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	144 km
Apr 22, 2022	15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M5.7	108 km
Sep 17, 1996	2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia	M5.5	143 km
Sep 29, 1998	12 km W of Ljig, Serbia	M5.5	107 km
Mar 14, 2024	22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M5.4	110 km
Apr 30, 1999	14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia	M5.4	105 km
Sep 9, 1996	8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia	M5.3	150 km
Apr 3, 1990	5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M5.1	128 km
May 23, 2004	3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M5.0	124 km
Sep 5, 1996	2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia	M4.9	146 km
Feb 20, 1996	11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.9	140 km
Jul 31, 1990	12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.9	130 km
Mar 22, 2006	23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia	M4.8	106 km
Apr 24, 2022	12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.8	112 km
Mar 23, 2004	12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia	M4.8	104 km
Apr 29, 1991	6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.8	29 km
Aug 30, 2019	6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.8	81 km
Aug 2, 2003	5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia	M4.7	136 km
Jun 7, 1992	11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina	M4.7	11 km
Feb 13, 1994	7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro	M4.7	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.8 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	2.9 in
April	44°F (6°C)	3.5 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.9 in
June	58°F (15°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
July	61°F (16°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
September	55°F (13°C)	3.6 in
October	47°F (8°C)	3.7 in
November	37°F (3°C)	4.3 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	3.7 in

Sokolac has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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