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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").