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Weather & Climate in Foča, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Foča experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 80.3 sq mi (208.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5065°N, 18.7785°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,134 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 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 62 km | 16 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 81 km | 3 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 72 km | 19 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 144 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 123 km |
| 1962 | DALMATIAN COASTS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3 in |
Foča has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.0").