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Vareš, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of B&H · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Vareš is a small city in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina with a population of 7,193. Elevation: 2,772 ft (845 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,193 Population 48/sq mi density
2,772 ft Elevation 845 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sarajevo Timezone

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About Vareš

Vareš

Vareš is a town and municipality located in Zenica-Doboj Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is situated in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is famous for the local mining activities and production of iron. As of 2013, it has a population of 8,892 inhabitants, with 2,917 in the town itself.

People

Population7,193
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation2,772 ft (845 m)
Population7,193
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation2,772 ft (845 m)
Coordinates44.1644°, 18.3283°
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo
Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
State / ProvinceFederation of B&H
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Vareš

Vareš is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Federation of B&H) with a population of 7,193. The city sits at an elevation of 2,772 feet (845 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sarajevo.

Climate in Vareš

Vareš has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.3°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 952 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.7°C / 33°F -2.9° / 4.2° 68.3
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F -1.9° / 6.6° 67.2
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 1.4° / 11.5° 67.2
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 5.1° / 16.5° 78.1
May 15.2°C / 59°F 9° / 21.4° 87.6
Jun 19°C / 66°F 12.6° / 25.4° 87.9
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 27.8° 75.3
Aug 21.3°C / 70°F 14.3° / 28.3° 66.1
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 10.4° / 22.4° 88.4
Oct 12°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.3° 91.4
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F 2.8° / 10.6° 84.9
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -1.7° / 4.3° 89.1
Vareš experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.1 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,772 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,772 ft (845 m)
Area150.6 sq mi (390.1 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates44.1644°N, 18.3283°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above Bosnia and Herzegovina avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

886 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7.

Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 122 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 140 km
Sep 29, 1998 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia M5.5 140 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 138 km
Apr 30, 1999 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia M5.4 139 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 138 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 112 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 110 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 130 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 95 km
Aug 25, 1995 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia M4.9 145 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 134 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 149 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 60 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 144 km
Aug 30, 2019 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 55 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 125 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 53 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 138 km
Dec 13, 1995 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 95 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 1 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.6 in

Vareš has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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Radio Stations near Vareš

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kalman Radio bih, bosna MP3 128 kbps
Narodni Radio - Sarajevo bih, bosna MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sehara bosnia, folk MP3 320 kbps
Narodni Radio Zenica - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kalesijski Ba folk music MP3 128 kbps
RSG Sarajevo - MP3 192 kbps
Radio MIX, BiH narodna - folk MP3 192 kbps
Radio Visoko local music, local news MP3 128 kbps
RadioMajevica.com izvorna, narodna MP3 96 kbps
Radio Marija (HR) catholic AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Busovača local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kameleon - UNKNOWN 128 kbps
Radio TK - UNKNOWN 128 kbps
Radio Slon - MP3
Radio Zenit - caffe - MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZENIT classical MP3 128 kbps
Esoterica Radio S1 big room house, electro house MP3 192 kbps
Radio Miljacka folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bosna - MP3
Esoterica Radio S2 bass house, cyberpunk MP3 192 kbps
Radios 8 Sarajevo music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Marija catholic MP3 64 kbps
Radio Zenit 89.7 (RU) pop rock MP3 256 kbps
Esoterica Radio S5 darksynth, electro industrial darkwave ebm futurepop synthpop goth MP3 192 kbps
Esoterica Radio S3 bass house, dark electro MP3 192 kbps
Esoterica Radio S4 electronic dance music, progressive psytrance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Vareš

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convent's Museum and Gallery
Muzej Kaknja
Zavičajni muzej

Libraries in Vareš

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka "Medresa"0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Opća biblioteka "Muhamed Kantardžić" Breza0.0

Farmers Markets in Vareš

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buvlja pijaca
Pijaca Visoko

Restaurants in Vareš

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jozo - Simin Potok
Lovački dom Igrišta
Mrestilište

Castles in Vareš

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Royal City of Bobovac

Stadiums & Teams in Vareš

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vareš

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Dvorišta Nordic Ski Center (Smučarski club Romanija, Pale) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centar nordijskog skijanja Dvorišta-Jahorina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski centar Igrišta 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Vareš

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sarajevo International AirportSJJLarge Airport
Tuzla International AirportTZLLarge Airport
Brčko-Brod Airfield-Small Airport
Ciljuge Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Gorice Airfield-Small Airport
Kreševo Airstrip-Small Airport
Nisici Airfield-Small Airport
Tuzla Jegin Lug Sport Airfield-Small Airport
Visoko Kenan Jusufbasic Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vareš

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crkva Svetog Mihovila
Džamija Daštansko
Džamija Karići
Hram Pokrova Presvete Bogorodice
Royal burial chapel
Stara crkva Svetog Mihovila

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation
829 m (2,720 ft)
Area
390.1 km² (150.6 mi²)
Postal Code
71330
Website
vares.info
Twinned With
Flen Municipality

🇧🇦 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 Vareš

What is the population of Vareš?

Vareš has a population of 7,193 residents and is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 150.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vareš?

Vareš has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

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