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Weather & Climate in Bale, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 31.7 sq mi (82.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0406°N, 13.7836°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
832 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 12, 1998 | 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 73 km | 27 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Baška, Croatia | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2012 | 4 km ENE of Lido Adriano, Italy | M4.6 | 132 km | 26 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2005 | 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia | M4.4 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 11 km NW of Brinje, Croatia | M4.4 | 97 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 18 | 130 km |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 4 | 128 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in |
Bale has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.9").