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Weather & Climate in Čajniče, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Čajniče experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,713 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,713 ft (827 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,785/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5571°N, 19.0719°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,105 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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 62 km | 19 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 61 km | 3 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 38 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.7 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in |
Čajniče has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (3.0").