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Weather & Climate in Kakanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kakanj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,309 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Area | 145.6 sq mi (377.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1331°N, 18.1229°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
947 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 123 km | 24 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 76 km | 19 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 64 km | 11 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 142 km | 29 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2009 | 1 km WNW of Gorica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 105 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 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in |
Kakanj has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").