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Vis, Croatia

Split-Dalmatia · Croatia

Vis is a small town in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia with a population of 1,582. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,582 Population 85/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone

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About Vis

Vis

Vis is a town on the eponymous island in the Adriatic Sea in southern Croatia. Its population was 1,934 as of 2011. The town is the seat of the eponymous Vis municipality, one of the island's two municipalities. Both belong administratively to Split-Dalmatia County.

People

Population1,582
Density85/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,582
Population Density85 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates43.0619°, 16.1831°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceSplit-Dalmatia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (616 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vis

Vis is a small town in Croatia (Split-Dalmatia) with a population of 1,582. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zagreb.

Vis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above Croatia avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area18.7 sq mi (48.3 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates43.0619°N, 16.1831°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Croatia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,207 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 M6.0 146 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 95 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 59 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 69 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 135 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 141 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 134 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 100 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 105 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 135 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 109 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 70 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 132 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 87 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 138 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 77 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 142 km
Jul 18, 2007 22 km S of Sali, Croatia M4.7 111 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 123 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 75 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 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
February 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in

Vis has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Vis

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Srednja škola Antun Matijašević Karamaneo - - - -
Osnovna škola Vis - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vis

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sunce helth, world music AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Šibenik - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kampus - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Kampus - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Drniš 89,0 MHz various MP3 256 kbps
Gradski Radio Trogir - AAC+ 64 kbps
HIT RADIO various MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Vis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Priručna zbirka i lokalitet Issa

Libraries in Vis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska knjižnica i čitaonica Vis0.0

Hotels in Vis

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel ISSA
Pomâlo Inn
Tamaris

Restaurants in Vis

35 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aerodrom Gostionica Wine House
AnDe bistro & bar
Belotovo Agritourismo
Dionis Pizzeria
Dudo
Fort George
Kod Paveta
Konoba
Konoba Dalmatino
Konoba Dol
Konoba Ferol
Konoba Golub
Konoba Gostiona Vis
Konoba Kantun
Konoba Le Terrazze
Konoba Magić
Konoba Senko Karuza
Konoba Tavern Vatricai
Konoba Tezok
Konoba Zoglov
Kula bistro
Magić
Mama Mia
Marshal
Mote i grgo
Peskarija 1911
Pizzeria Charlie
Pizzeria Karijola
Pizzeria Kut
Pojoda
Restaurant Val
Roki's
Stoncica
Tavern Peruka
Villa Kaliopa

Cafes in Vis

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

bokum
Cafe Bar Josip
L'amoure per il gelato
Limun bar
Mileva
Riva

Cinemas in Vis

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ljetno Kino "Hrid"

Castles in Vis

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fort George

Clinics in Vis

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HR #12453522302

Gas Stations in Vis

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

INA Vis

Breweries in Vis

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Vunetovo

Airports Near Vis

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Split Saint Jerome AirportSPULarge Airport
Brač AirportBWKMedium Airport
Hvar Airfield-Small Airport
Livno Brda Bosni Airfield-Small Airport
Sinj Piket Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vis

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hrvatska pošta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vis

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
crkva Blažene Djevice Marije od Milosrđa
Crkva sv. Nikola
crkva svetog Duha
crkva Vele Gospe
Kapela sv. Marija Magdalena
St. George
Sv. Jere
Sv. Vid

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Area
27.0 km² (10.4 mi²)
Postal Code
21480
Website
gradvis.hr
Twinned With
Piran

🇭🇷 About Croatia

Capital Zagreb
Population 3,871,833
Area 56,542 km²
GDP (USD) $85,624,153,964
GDP per capita $22,184
HDI 0.878
Life expectancy 78.5 years
Internet users 83.2%
Urban population 57.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Croatian
Calling code +385
TLD .hr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Croatia

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova Godina
Jan 6 Epiphany Bogojavljenje, Sveta tri kralja
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak
Apr 6 Easter Monday Uskrs i uskrsni ponedjeljak
May 1 International Workers' Day Međunarodni praznik rada
May 30 National Day Dan državnosti
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Tijelovo
Jun 22 Anti-Fascist Struggle Day Dan antifašističke borbe
Aug 5 Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders Dan pobjede i domovinske zahvalnosti i Dan hrvatskih branitelja
Aug 15 Assumption Day Velika Gospa
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Dan svih svetih
Nov 18 Remembrance Day Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata
Dec 25 Christmas Day Božić
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Prvi dan po Božiću, Sveti Stjepan, Štefanje, Stipanje

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vis

What is the population of Vis?

Vis has a population of 1,582 residents and is located in Croatia. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vis?

Vis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.

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