Vareš, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Full City Profile

7,193 Population 48/sq mi density

2,772 ft Elevation 845 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Vareš experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	47.4°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,772 ft (845 m)
Area	150.6 sq mi (390.1 km²)
Population Density	48/sq mi
Coordinates	44.1644°N, 18.3283°W
Timezone	Europe/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"

5% above US 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. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 1, 2025.

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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