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Weather & Climate in Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bileća experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 244.4 sq mi (633.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8765°N, 18.4297°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 5, 1996 | 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia | M6.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 23 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 101 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 123 km | 23 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 30 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 111 km | 29 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 108 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 61 km |
| 1962 | DALMATIAN COASTS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.5 in |
Bileća has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (2.0").