Weather & Climate in Drežnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Drežnica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,759 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,759 ft (841 m) |
| Area | 178.0 sq mi (461.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5289°N, 17.2812°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,161 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 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 63 km | 24 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 15 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 37 km | 20 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 51 km | 29 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 44 km SW of Rogoznica, Croatia | M4.6 | 142 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: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1962 | DALMATIAN COASTS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 4.3 in |
Drežnica has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.1").