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Weather & Climate in Cres, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 156.7 sq mi (405.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9609°N, 14.4125°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
686 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 91 km | 15 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 75 km | 27 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 134 km | 22 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Baška, Croatia | M4.7 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.7 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 22 km S of Sali, Croatia | M4.7 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia | M4.6 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia | M4.4 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 8 km ESE of Lasinja, Croatia | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 11 km NW of Brinje, Croatia | M4.4 | 50 km | 11 km |
| Apr 24, 2005 | 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 94 km | 2 km |
| Nov 9, 2000 | 13 km SE of Gra?ac, Croatia | M4.4 | 149 km | 35 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 18 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Cres has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.8").