Weather & Climate in Kalinovik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalinovik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,537 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,537 ft (1,078 m) |
| Area | 80.3 sq mi (208.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5046°N, 18.4465°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,078 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 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 64 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 84 km | 19 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 127 km | 7 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 118 km | 29 km |
| Feb 13, 1994 | 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 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 | - | 126 km |
| 1962 | DALMATIAN COASTS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in |
Kalinovik has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.1").