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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 80.3 sq mi (208.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5065°N, 18.7785°E |
| 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").