Weather & Climate in Kostajnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kostajnica 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 38.7 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.2196°N, 16.5393°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
580 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 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 105 km | 30 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 88 km | 24 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Baška, Croatia | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 6 km W of ?e?ava, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 108 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2003 | 9 km NNW of Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Kostajnica has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.3").