Weather & Climate in Goražde, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Goražde experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,713/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6680°N, 18.9756°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,024 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 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 83 km | 16 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 74 km | 3 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 50 km | 19 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 23 km | 11 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 126 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: 1.7 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in |
Goražde has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.0").