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Ston, Croatia

Full City Profile

500 Population 166/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Ston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates42.8386°N, 17.6964°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,023 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 20 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 47 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 142 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 11 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 142 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 82 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 16 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 45 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 69 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 145 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 142 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 66 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 22 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 115 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 12 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 43 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 20 km
Feb 13, 1994 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro M4.7 106 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 25 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 MONTENEGRO Earthquake 3.0 m 131 149 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 103 km
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Ston has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.5").

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