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Weather & Climate in Fojnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Fojnica has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,896 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Area118.2 sq mi (306.0 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates43.9595°N, 17.9029°W
TimezoneEurope/Sarajevo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 9.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,029 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 129 km 10 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 101 km 10 km
Nov 27, 1990 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.6 102 km 24 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 122 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 129 km 16 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 132 km 10 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 150 km 10 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 73 km 10 km
Nov 27, 1990 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia M5.1 101 km 10 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 72 km 10 km
Feb 20, 1996 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 81 km 10 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 105 km 10 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 126 km 10 km
Nov 18, 2013 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia M4.9 90 km 20 km
Aug 30, 2019 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 91 km 7 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 103 km 10 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 95 km 19 km
Jul 15, 1995 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia M4.7 141 km 10 km
May 22, 1994 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia M4.7 116 km 29 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 74 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: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1962 DALMATIAN COASTS Earthquake 0.0 m 1 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.0 in

Fojnica has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").

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