Weather & Climate in Karakaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karakaj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4140°N, 19.1244°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
410 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 80 km | 14 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 34 km | 19 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 54 km | 7 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 69 km | 11 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 6 km W of ?e?ava, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 119 km | 23 km |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 4 km SSW of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2023 | 5 km E of Srebrenik, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2015 | 16 km S of Valjevo, Serbia | M4.4 | 72 km | 9 km |
| Jan 24, 2011 | 9 km W of Plužine, Montenegro | M4.4 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 1 km NNW of Piškorevci, Croatia | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 19 km NW of ?a?ak, Serbia | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Olovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2017 | 8 km S of Rumboci, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.3 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 14 km N of Žabljak, Montenegro | M4.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 1998 | 20 km N of Nevesinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in |
Karakaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.1").