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Weather & Climate in Bovec, Slovenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bovec has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 141.8 sq mi (367.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3381°N, 13.5525°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Ljubljana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,012 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 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 8 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 95 km | 27 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 45 km | 22 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 86 km | 7 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 33 km | 6 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia | M4.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2005 | 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 5 km NE of Claut, Italy | M4.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 15 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.2 in |
Bovec has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 25°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (3.3").