Weather & Climate in Karlovac, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karlovac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Area | 36.8 sq mi (95.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4917°N, 15.5500°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
796 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 28 km | 15 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 103 km | 30 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 104 km | 27 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 53 km | 20 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Baška, Croatia | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 11 km NW of Brinje, Croatia | M4.4 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Nov 9, 2000 | 13 km SE of Gra?ac, Croatia | M4.4 | 145 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Karlovac has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").